The river is simmering away and producing some nice fish. John (Hardy) Sutherland got the week off to a flyer hooking a perfect 14lbs sea licer at 9.05 am. The Whinnie pool beat 1 was the spot, Willie Gunn with green body did the rest! Another 5 were reported. Andy Sutherland struck again with an early morning 12 pounder from Lower Caen (bt 1) Jim Forsyth had his second from the Association water at 10lbs. Graham Nichols grassed a 9 pounder from Kilphedir (bt 2) on an Alistair tube and another fish was reported from beat 5. The best of the week fell to William Jappy who collided with a bruising 20 pounder covered in long tailed sea-lice on Friday, Dempsters pool (bt 4).

Andy with another missile at 12lbs

John Sutherland 14 pounder

With the river sitting at around 6” and temps still baffling for the time of year, floating lines and short sinking tips are all that’s required, even full floating lines will do set up with a variety of fly body density. Coneheads are superb and present the fly just sub surface and usually come with brass or tungsten heads. Aluminium tubes also work well, the list is endless and we have them all online. The key is to be prepared. We have the full range of Gaelforce tips available in 4 densities and lengths from intermediate to 7ips in 6 & 10ft. buy now right here - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/gaelforce-tapered-sinking-polyleader-6ft.html
Prospects look good for the week ahead although the weather coming is to be much more unsettled. The fish are running and are being caught all over Scotland now on our flies. Don’t forget they are available from Twisted Thistle Fochabers too and online here so no excuse! Tight lines....