Latest update - No fish off on day 2 (Friday). Saturday also blank. we should see the first springers of the season coming off the Tay tomorrow - Monday 15th. Good luck to all fishing the week ahead, you know where to get your flies, nylon, sinking tips, lines and, rods - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/

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Aaron Grant had the privilege of opening the river Helmsdale today and the local junior angler did it with accomplished style watched over by Andy Sutherland & Sir Michael Wigan.

As per usual the Sutherland schools pipe band did themselves proud in the freezing conditions but the day brightened up and the river was in fine fettle.

No springers were landed and kelts were not too plentiful either, so tomorrow is another day as they say!

Young Aaron launches the first cast of the new season

Aaron duly bent the rod on beat 1 Salscraggie pool

One happy angler with an opening day kelt, hopefully the next one has sea-lice!

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Tight lines.