Time is running out fast on the Helmsdale and there are only 2 weeks to go. The good news is that it has rained hard and there is more to come tonight and tomorrow, I'll be looking forward to a day off on the river Tuesday fishing some nice spate water hopefully!

The river gave up quite a few fish last week as Borrobol rods got off to a good start on beats 2 & 1. Monday was windy and cool and fish were up for some fun with many taking, rising and pulling once again. Interestingly the fly that was causing most havoc was an Icelandic pattern fished on a tiny treble size 14 - the Hauger, pic below

Total for the week must have been in the 50's so not all gloom & doom

Some pics of the low river with stones not seen for many years, below is the tail of the Flat pool at the top of the Association water

The Marrel pool

And finally, meet Ruby our new SuperSnaelda designed on Saturday for a customer. I think it is the deadliest looking Autumn fly I've ever seen!

Call us to order....