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28

May

New RS Willie Gunn Blue - Loop double

Well there is not that much to report on the fishing front apart from snippets of good fortune here and there. Pound for pound the Helmsdale is probably fishing as well as anywhere and the Association water is providing some good sport.

Glencoast held a well organised ladies day on Saturday on the Association water and my daughter April send me a photo which pretty much sums up the success of the event. As you can see below, a delighted Mia Macdonald obviously put her latest casting tips to very good use and grassed a ovely 10 pounder from Roaries pool netted by that man Andy Sutherland who is never far from the fish...

And ofcourse, no Helmsdale Co fishing report can go without news of another stunning RS salmon fly design. This one is the perfect Willie Gunn for fresh running salmon who love a touch of blue. Tied with the best materials, real Jungle cock and on the best new salmon double on the market from Loop Tackle, this one is a "must have" fly. Check out the pics below and grab some as soon as you see them as they are tied to order and the list will be long!

Buy The new RS Willie Gunn Blue Loop double right here now - https://www.helmsdalecompany.com/rs-willie-gunn-blue-pro-choice

14

May

Big fish off

The fishing is improving at last with rivers reporting some decent catches. The Helmsdale is picking away nicely all be it patchy but I have early reports of a huge fish caught on beat 1 yesterday ( Saturday ) We are waiting for conformation of the full details but it was estimated at 37lbs and the cracking photo tells only part of what must have been a great story for the lucky angler ghillied by George ( Hardy ) Sutherland below.

On the fly front we are very busy with international and UK orders as more anglers hit the water chasing the big fish that are arriving daily and as you know, we have all the deadly flies you need.

The Willie Gunn tube is legend and continues to catch and impress everywhere so as well as our superb current selection we have added yet another design due to demand. The RS Stealth Willie Gunn Blue. We love our Gunns and in May, June & July flies with a touch of blue in them are hugely successful in my experience.

RS Stealth Willie Gunn Blue which you can order right here from later today


7

May

Things are kicking off

It’s been a tough season so far on the Helmsdale and by the sound of it it’s been the same everywhere apart from one or two exceptions. But, fish are arriving in better numbers now with around 20 off the whole river this week. Some nice sea licers are being caught and seen on the Association water now too which suits low water conditions and Andy Sutherland is taking full advantage with his season tally up to 12. Sunray Shadow season has begun in ernest too with fish chasing and hammering them on the surface. The next spate should really get things going so have your rod at the ready wherever you are, the fishing season is about to crank up.

The Helmsdale company have all the flies you need and more to make sure you have success when you step on the water. Check out our cracking fly selections which are all discounted and have a good look through our many fly categories to find your favourites. If we don’t have certain flies in stock just drop us an email and maybe we can tie some up for you. 

Check out what we have been tying up below for the mighty Alta and Gaula in Norway, some serious flies!

RS Tigertail

RS Tigertail coppertubes 3 - 5" on the varnishing bench

RS SuperSquid Phatagorva Blue

Tiger Monkey, Solar Monkey & Stealth green solar monkey