The Helmsdale doggedly keeps producing good catches throughout the traditionally quiet month of June. Water levels have been unsettled to say the least but rods are still finding steady sport. Fresh salmon are being caught in the teens of pounds regularly which is a good thing I guess but let's hope it is not once again at the expense of a decent grilse run, it's early doors yet so hopefully the summer run will grow week on week from now on. The total for last week would be around 100 but only a disappointing 2 came from the Association water which generally favours low water.

The Tackle Shop are now getting kitted out with all the latest gear from the cutting edge Loop Tackle brand and are the latest Loop Pro Shop on the international platform - 3M technology is the new buzz on the fishing rod scene and Swedish tackle geniuses Loop have one of the only two licenses available to sell it. 3M allows rods to be built much lighter and stronger than before, the technology really is a major step forward in rod building and should totally eliminate any breakages under normal use. Read all about it here http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1271

Our flies are making big news again, this time in Russia. The new RS Super Snaelda is murdering fish all over the place and proving to be a huge success for many anglers - call us if you want some, we have them available in limited numbers in sizes 0.5, 1" & 1.5" they will suit the current high river levels in the UK so get one on the end of your rod! below is just a snippet of what's going on.

Dee McColgans 29 pounder on Yokanga river on the RS Super Snaelda

We also have a great offer available on some of our unique Feeler tubes including some RS Super Snaelda below - superb high water flies totally exclusive to the Helmsdale Company and designed by Ron Sutherland. Buy them here now - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1278 and only 10 sets are available so its "first come first serve"

Many thanks for tuning in - tight lines