Massive "PRICE CRASH" from the Helmsdale Company for the new season on all stock spring tube flies in Copper, Tungsten, Aluminium & conehead tubes. New economic price structure and now the lowest priced top quality flies on the market - get stuck in while stocks last - www.helmsdalecompany.com

The Bridge Hotel, Helmsdale are offering deals for the river opening 4 days, £75 Dinner b & b per person per night and you are staying right on the banks of the river. Timespan are selling bacon rolls etc on opening day morning also.
The conditions are fairly mild at the moment with no serious cold snap in the forecast. The river will be totally clear of ice this time round and chances will be excellent. The latest opening day forecast is 11 degrees and very mild, Thursday will be cooler, Friday & Saturday are looking flat calm and should very pleasant. Fishing conditions will be great so get the rod out and come over for that first cast of the season for free!

We are donating to the first fish prize by offering a £100 tackle voucher to the lucky angler who catches, photographs, verifies and safely releases the first springer of the season. Tight lines to all...

I have been informed that there are 3 spring weeks available in March on the full Helmsdale rotation, details below.

Week 1 beginning Feb 27th - 2 rods £1345 inc 2 ghillies

Week 1 Badanloch rods - 1 ghillie, call for details.

Week 2 beginning March 5th - 2 rods £1419 inc 2 ghillies - SOLD

Week 3 beginning March 12th - 2 rods £1722 inc 2 ghillies - (under offer 19/01/12)

Call or mail me for any further details - shop 01431821372 - text me on 07554510036,

We also have news of fishing on the Upper Brora, wk beginning Feb 27th for 4 rods including the lodge, call for details.

Remember there are still have 2 weeks fishing available in early February on Suisgill rods - see below for details.

We have been informed of the following 4 spring weeks salmon fishing available on the Helmsdale river for Season 2012 courtesy of Suisgill estate.
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W/c Monday 16th January – 2 rods on full rotation - SOLD
W/c Monday 23rd January – 2 rods on full rotation - SOLD

Rods available individually at £120 + vat or purchase both for £200 + vat
No accommodation is provided.
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W/c Sunday 29th January – 2 rods on full rotation
W/c Sunday 5th February – 2 rods on full rotation - SOLD

2 Rods salmon fishing available per week for £250 + vat

New Government consultation seeks big changes for Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries act 2003, what effect is it likely to have on the management of Highland rivers - see here for information and a chance to respond - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/12/06081229/7

Check out our fab new Video recording polaroid sunglasses. These will be absolutely superb for capturing all those memorable fishing moments. Treat yourself, these will be all the rage in 2012! we have the cheapest ones on the market.

Ron has been designing some stunning new hybrid tubeflies using dyed zonker strips - they are called "Tiger Tails" (below) He may tie some to order but they won't be cheap!! we hope you like them. Please feel free to comment.

Willie Gunn Tiger Tail.

Alistair Tiger Tail

Black & yellow Tiger Tail

 
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Contact Ron on 01431821372 - e-mail enquiries@helmsdalecompany.com

Check out some great opening day action from spring 2011 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ2auAFfDFc

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The Forss river crashes into the sea on the North Coast of Caithness, a delightful little salmon river where I have had some superb fishing recently. Please take a look at the film and web-site links below.