Big water breathed new life back into the river last week and catches were good throughout the system once things settled down. over 180 fish were caught with most estates bagging between 25 - 35 fish each for the week. Torrish rods had a super start to the week with 24 in 3 days on beats 3, 2 & 1 with the highlight being young Annabel Gouriet catching her first fish on her 10th birthday beat 2, not to be outdone brother Henry went on to shot his first grouse on the 12th  - well done! Unfortunately only a small percentage of the weeks catch were sea-liced proving that there were very few grilse in the firth. Some nice fish in the teens of pounds were running however and a few were snared passing through the Association water, around a dozen was the total for this beat.

Annabel proudly shows off her first Helmsdale salmon.

Henry with his first grouse and in the expert hands of Torrish keepers Jimmy & Richard Bain.

Don't forget to visit the Helmsdale Highland games this weekend where we have the best rods on display in our casting comps from G-Loomis including the amazing new NRX. A selection of Carron Jetstream & Mackenzie DTX lines will also be up for demo + a 15ft Mackenzie salmon rod. The casting competitions have a new ladies section this year - don't miss it - Saturday August 20th from around midday.