We are still on a "Buy 3 get 1 free deal" on flies so get stuck in, the fish are running and you need to be armed and ready!!

We are also doing some great prices on Simms jackets and rods and lines for June, call Ronald on 01431821372 to grab a bargain!

Another decent week on the Helmsdale is raising confidence in the prospect of a good season. The weather has been very unsettled and quite unseasonal on the temperature side with buffeting cold North Westerly winds but importantly the river height has been good. Earlier in the week it was down to around 7/8ins which suited the Association water and locals took full advantage. The Jappy twins Alistair & William bagging 4 or 5 between them on coneheads and Duncan Mackay also got off the mark with 2 fish in 24 hours. Visitor Mr Slater also had a nice 10 pounder on Thursday and a few fish were seen and lost, it was obvious that the beats were going to score well.

The well travelled Ian Muir had the best of it landing 20 cracking fish on Kildonan rods almost all of which were sealiced and in superb condition between 8 - 15lbs. He commented that there were no seal or dolphin marks or any red vent present on any of the fish and all were released, 2 of which were deeply hooked and cut loose with the hook still embedded to minimise any risk of damage. An exemplary performance of conservation and superb sport. A conehead Munro Killer caught most of the fish. The best fish I heard of was 17lbs landed for Mr Erington by Johnny Hardy. There were around 75 off for the week keeping on a consistent footing which is typical Helmsdale form.

The river is up once again after rising on Saturday to spoil fishing a little but this should set things up for another good week next week. A few seatrout have been spotted running and young Ewan Gordon managed to land one at 1.5lbs and Jordan Marshal hooked a belter estimated at 4lbs but lost it.

Ian Muir with one of his superbly conditioned fish from tail of the Bay beat 3

Shona Muir with another absolute spanker at 15lbs from Clay Bank beat 5.

Coneheads are fishing great and our Cascade Alistairs and Monkeys are hooking fish all over the UK. You can buy all these great tubes and many more right here - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/helmsdale-co-flies/coneheads/tds.html

Monkey tube

The legendary RS Willie Dog which was working great locally for the Twins on the Association water this week and on many UK rivers. Day tickets can be purchased from the tackle shop for only £25 per rod per day, OAP's £12.50 and under 16s go free.