A welcome rise in water levels took the Helmsdale up over 1ft 3 on Friday and this was topped up on Saturday but due to bonechilling Easterly winds the river still remained blank for the week. The week ahead is set for a very cold spell initially with winds blowing in from the North backing North West by the end of the week. I would ecpect a fish or two to show up this week to get the river off and running again. 

Don't forget to check out our new range of Fulling Mill RS salmon flies at the link below, some superb new patterns are starting to arrive in stock.

We also have the superb New Mackenzie G2 15ft and the awesome New Loop Cross S1 15ft in stock. A demo on either can be arranged and as always, there is a great deal to be had. We are offering a Mackenzie G2 line or a selection of Salmon flies with each rod on purchase. The new Mackenzie G2 lines are quite simply unbeatable on both of these rods. If you want to really up your casting to A game, you know the number to call....

Check out the Mackenzie G2 15ft right here - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1572

6/3/13 - The Helmsdale is running at approx a low of 5" at the moment and not much happening at all, the recent dry settled spell has slowed everything down. The latest forecast is giving some heavy rain for Thursday so lets hope the river gets a freshen up and we have something to report.

We are slowly taking delivery of our new awesome new Fulling Mill flies and have a few in stock now for sale - check them out here http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=85

The new Cascade Monkey Conehead

If you would like to see some cracking short films by my friend Greig Thompson of Salmon Fishings keep an eye on our report for direct links to his film library - Recently here we have springer action from the North and South Esk - watch out for our deadly flies! - North Esk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx6507E8jAU

South Esk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vQcRc7hMt28#!

Greig will be up fishing the Helmsdale 3rd week in March with the film crew, watch this space.