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RS Silver Wilkinson, another one of Rons great designs and you won't be too surprised to hear that it has accounted for many spring salmon from all over the Northern hemisphere, not just UK. Grab some here when you have the chance - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/rs-silver-wilkinson-copper-tube.html

The free fishing at the opening of the Helmsdale salmon season has once again been extended. For the first time, the river will be open to the public for two weeks beginning on Saturday 11th through to Saturday the 26th. The mild weather conditions recently is sure draw in one or two of the fabled early Helmsdale runners so its a great chance to hook up and win the Bridge Hotel trophy. To get on the water you just need to register at Glencoast on the Main St who will also be running their popular opening day Gin tasting event from 3 - 5pm hosted by Ice & Fire distillery.

The Sutherland schools pipe band will be on the march as usual from 9.30am to entertain and local junior angler Findlay Adams will have the honour of launching the traditional first cast of the season a few yards above the Telford bridge around 10am.

The long range weather forecast is looking very good for a completely ice free river which should have plenty water after good spells of rain.

For past opening day reports and loads of interesting archive info please check out our archive fishing reports on the left of the page.

You will ofcourse need the right killer flies and we have them all right here, proven tubes which have already caught January springers. Rons recommendations are RS Solar Monkey conehead, Morangie, Willie Gunn and Alistair TigerTail. Buying them is easy, just click here and get stuck in! http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/

RS Solar Monkey, buy it here - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/solar-monkey-black-yellow-pro-choice.html

RS Willie Gunn Special yellow, buy here - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/rs-willie-gunn-special-yellow-rons-favourite.html

Torrish Morangie, buy it here - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/torrish-morangie-copper-tube.html