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June

13/06/2007

Ronald Sutherland

13/06/2007

Salmon caught last week:

The first 2 grilse were reported from the river yesterday, both at around 4lbs and in decent condition. Yours truly had No 5 off the Association water on the back of the last 5ft spate, the Willie gunn conehead was responsible and the Flat pool was the location - the fish was sea-liced and weighed 10lbs. Sea-trout are now arriving daily and if the river stays on the low side sport should be good throughout the system. For updated information on how the river is fishing please call me at the shop on 01431821372. Please also note that Association water visitor tickets have been updated recently and slight restrictions have been made to starting times. I have some great new underwater fly shots on www.helmsdale.com so please visit and check out all the great flies available - in particular the new Helmsdale selection which provides the best killers from the past and present. This is a mouthwatering selection of mainly Summer flies you just cannot buy anywhere else.

Association salmon caught:

5

River height running at:

5"

River temperature:

59

Suggested line density:

Floating

Flies of the moment:

Baby TDs, Alistairs, Cascades.

27

May

27/05/2007

Ronald Sutherland

27/05/2007

Salmon caught last week:

Ker Hamilton added a fine 14 pounder to the local tally last Monday, he was fishing with a small conehead Pot Bellied Pig and it was only No 4 for the season off this usually productive water. The next morning he lost a very large sea-trout almost on the bank. The sea-trout have arrived very early this year and at least they may give some nice sport over the next month if the river stays low. Alexander Cowie caught the first two this week both over the pound and Ron had a nice 2.25 pounder on Friday in the well pool. The upper river struggled this week but around 30 were reported - beat 1 and 6 providing best sport. The loch is holding a good head of fish now and should provide action if a favourable wind blows. Dont forget to check out my new flies on www.helmsdalecompany.com

Association salmon caught:

4

River height running at:

4"

River temperature:

58

Suggested line density:

Float

Flies of the moment:

Small coneheads & wee tubes