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August

Need water now.

Ronald Sutherland

Helmsdale continues to slow down typically for the time of year. However, a fairly decent spring and summer run has deposited a good head of fish throughout the river, the next spate will give excellent sport and if temps drop soon enough in September the fishing should perk up as per usual. last week reported a hard fought 40 for the week roughly with Frances flies, coneheads, sunrays and wee doubles doing most damage.

With a view to the Autumn we have loads of deadly tubes in stock and ready to deploy. Our new Solar SuperSnaelda are proving to be very popular in coloured water as are our huge variety of coneheads and coppertubes. we also have all the sinking tips to get these flies right down to the fish where you can make it much easier for them to grab your fly.

The deadly RS Solar SuperSnaelda, click here to buy now - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/rs-solar-supersnaelda-black-yellow.html

I was delighted to be part of Loop Europe team testing last week on Lower Wester Elchies (Spey) with some of the top rod, line and reel designers in the world,  These guys really know their stuff and with their combined experience the equipment they produce is second to none. There is no destination on the planet Loop have not fished and they have the equipment to deal with anything that swims. I tested all their new rods and in particular the fast action Cross SX rod. Seamless power do deliver maximum distance and delicate presentation with minimal effort, what more do you need! and all on the space age nano resin blanks that have been taking the world by storm over the last few years.

Incidentally, Lower Wester Elchies will have some great fishing available next season, its one of the most scenic under fished beats on the Spey, that's about to change. The beat sits right opposite the lovely village of Aberlour where you can cross the swing bridge at the top of the beat if you want to eat locally or next season you will have the option of superbly decked out new self catering accom right by the river.

Watch this space as I will have all the new details of availability on this hidden gem of a beat. 6 rods will be up for grabs and pricing will be super reasonable. The Spey is fishing well again and full of fish so demand will be high next year, I for one will definitely be fishing this fine beat, I hope some of you will too. Please contact me if you are interested in any of the fishing throughout the season.

Jaran Gustavson of Team Loop explaining the benefits of another rocket launching Loop salmon rod, call me for best UK prices which always include £50 of free salmon flies.

22

August

Slowing down

Ronald Sutherland

We have a very special deal on Simms G3 Gore-tex and Loop Lainio jackets this week only, call us or email asap to snap one up, these will go quickly so treat yourself fast!

Here is what we have on offer.

Simms G3 Gore-tex jackets in (M), (L) & (XL) for £399 + £100 worth of free flies and accessories of your choice. http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/simms-g3-gore-tex-jacket.html

Loop Lainio jacket Blue (L) and Loop Lainio (M) £439 + same fly offer http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/new-loop-lainio-jacket.html

The fishing is slowing down now, plenty of fish are in the river but tempting them is not so easy. The main summer run is over so we are dealing mainly with the dreaded residents although there are still some nice fresh fish running.

We are also offering top end Loop Cross, Hardy & Mackenzie rods and top of the range Simms Waders with boots for a half price deposit and monthly terms thereafter. let me know if you fancy treating yourself to some of the best equipment on the market.

15

August

Good fishing continues

Ronald Sutherland

Reports from the river are good as over 100 fish were caught last week, conditions were still unsettled at times but fresh fish are running and they are in great condition. All beats are scoring well and the Association water keeps producing also. Adam Macdonald has been successful on most visits and some nice fish are coming off.

Coneheads are fishing very well as per usual when the water is good as are our SuperSnaelda and SuperSquid, this is a typical order (below) snap some up asap when we have good stocks.

We have the Highland games on this weekend and I will be there with top of the range Loop Cross rods for both the salmon and trout casting comps.

7

August

Good run

Ronald Sutherland

Nothing super special about the run this season but the last 2 weeks produced around 130 and 50. last week was somewhat blitzed with incredible flash flooding at kildonan which killed off fishing for around 24 hours. Coneheads are still working great and some solid fish are still entering the river. Gordon Sim ( Loop CEO ) worked away very well for his few hours spent on the water bagging a number of fish in pretty unsettled conditions.

Most rivers are fishing well this year and the Thurso had over 100 again last week.

Don't forget, we have loads of killer coneheads and one of the latest hot killers is the Calvin's shrimp it would seem, we have those crackers for sale too! perfect for all the spate water this season, buy them clicking right here - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/calvin-s-shrimp-pro-choice.html