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26

March

Super 7 gets Helmsdale going.

It has been very dour on the Helmsdale lately and last week there were no fish off in great conditions for Monday & Tuesday. Action finally started on Wednesday in the face of adversity when Andrew Thomas landed the first of the week from the Pipe pool beat 2 on a rising river. Thursday served a high river but when things settled a little on Friday there were fish there.

Six fish were caught on Friday & Saturday on beats 3, 2 & 6 with the highlight being a super 14 pounder out of the little Rock pool beat 6 for Gavin Perry.  Andy Sutherland just had to make the report again with fish off the tail of the bay and Kilphedir to end a much better week with 7 landed.

Don't forget we are still running our "buy 3 get 1 free" on all flies apart from our selections which are already discounted so get a few of our killers in your box to help you bend into that fabulous spring salmon!

Click on this link to our homepage to see all our fly categories and start shopping for your freebee flies - https://www.helmsdalecompany.com/index.php

Some of Ron's most recent workon the vice.

Andy's superbly conditioned 10 pounder from Kilphedir


19

March

Still very quiet on the Helmsdale

The touch paper has not yet been lit on the Helmsdale as another disappointing week passes. A high unsettled river was the problem in the second half of the week but the river was in good order for the first 3 days. The blank was saved yet again by that man Andy Sutherland. A late call for an afternoon cast on beat 6 on Thursday, with the river rising, had Andy homing in on the Little Rock pool off the South bank. Another strategic decision which rewarded with a lovely 10 pounder. Apart from that there were a few more kelts caught but the springers are not there in any numbers yet.

Don't forget about our popular spring 3 + 1 deal which is running right now. it may be quiet on the Helmsdale but some superb salmon are being caught on our flies all over the Uk.

Hit this link to start shopping for your free flies, every 3 you buy, we give you one free, its that simple - shop now here for the best salmon flies you can buy - https://www.helmsdalecompany.com/index.php

Some of our latest awesome RS salmon tubes

12

March

Tough conditions

Anglers were handicapped with very low icy temps and snow last week so results were not going to be good. I heard of 1 fish off beat 6 on Monday before the ice and snow really set in.

Next week looks cold again to begin with but later in the week I think we are set for a big thaw and big rivers. This should really get the spring season going so its looking good to get the rod out if you have not already had a go. End of March into April is traditionally when we see a decent run of salmon entering our rivers so it is a lovely time to be out on the water as you know there are definately more fish running.

We have our popular 3 + 1 fly deal running right now to help you on your way with fly selection so its a good time to grab a few free Willie gunns and Monkey tubes which are legends of spring salmon fishing!

Here is the link to our homepage where we have lots of goodies for you but don't forget to have a proper look through our fly categories to pick your favourites too - grab your free fies right here when you buy 3 or more or any multiples of 3 - https://www.helmsdalecompany.com/index.php

One of our greatest spring flies - the Rs Willie Gunn Special yellow which you gan grab on our 3 + 1 deal.

8

March

A blank week! but spring 3 + 1 deal now on

The Helmsdale had a very surprising blank week last week. Conditions overhead were very calm and the river was settled but on the low side and although all rods were fishing hard, no springers were reported. Kelts were also very scarce so sport in general was all rather dour. A big high pressure was hovering over the North all week too and that never helps fishing.

But, to brighten up the season ahead we have launched our hugely popular "buy 3 get 1 free" deal on all flies. Simply put, for every multiple of 3 flies you buy, any size, we add another for free so this is a great time to stock up your flybox with our world renowned flies.

Start your shopping for free flies right here - https://www.helmsdalecompany.com/index.php

Tight lines

Ron