The big news this week was a front page article in our local paper the Northern Times. The article was spotted by the NT in the June edition of the Field magazine and they asked me if I wanted to comment on it, I did and you can read it below. If you need a bigger copy to read properly let me know. The day after (on Friday) the final report and reccomendations from the Land Reform Review Group were published and what they are proposing to do with fishery management soon will shock! I'll report on this next week.

Read the Northern times article here by Jon Gibb - http://www.northern-times.co.uk/News/Row-over-claim-that-river-owners-are-stifling-Helmsdales-economy-23052014.htm

After our best week of the season, the river failed to ignite again last week. By Sat lunchtime only around 30 fish were reported and 5 came from a superb morning on beat 6 for Achentoul rods, Conehead Temple Dogs were the trending fly again. Water levels have been very good if a little unsettled and sit at a superb 1ft today. The Association water was also quiet but not for Mick Buttery who managed to celebrate his Birthday in style with a 10 pounder from Roaries pool. A Home tied Temple Dog worked the magic this time for Mick.

Prospects for the week ahead should be very good if weather and water settle down, I would expect a 50+week as this is primetime! There is good availability on the Association water and your chances of hooking a salmon are very good. Tickets are available from the Tackle shop and we have all the gear and flies required to ensure you have a successful day on the river.

This week we have 2 very interesting short underwater films for you to check out from Andy Richardson. The first shows how our flies swim and the other looks at the transparency of leader material.

Flies film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY993eQl2OI&feature=youtu.be

Leader material film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw_cbIk-U6E&feature=youtu.be

Mick's cracking 10 pounder