The Hatchery fishing programme is well under way now on the Helmsdale and some very big fish are being caught for stripping. No surprise in that considering the form of the past season. Borrobol estate alone has had 11 in the 20 - 24lbs range, 2 at 25lbs and had others of 27,28 & 30lbs. fish in the teens of pounds were also aplenty, check out another recent big fish pic below.

We have superb selection boxes available as we coast ever closer towards the Christmas period. Airflo Grippa Silicone water resistant boxes have been our best seller this season and we are now offering any fly selections of your choice in them, great gifts as a fishing thank you or simply a stunning selection of our flies for any part of the season. Just call us to make your selection, the price range is totally up to you. Here is one of our premium selections as an example - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/premier-dee-salmon-selection.html

We do ofcourse have plenty other fishing gift accessories so why not spoil someone this Christmas, If you think ahead and get your order in early we are more than happy to make sure you get everything you need.

We are also thinking of running a "buy 2 get 1 free" on all our flies at Baxters Village Fochabers next weekend so watch this space here, Facebook & Twitter for conformation and timing. This is one of our best deals of the year so you better be quick! once the flies are gone, they are gone and the selection is huge so grab the opportunity to snap some up for next spring and summer....

Our top of the range selection

Glen Macdonald Borrobol ghillie with another fish estimated at over 25lbs fishing for the Hatchery.