The Helmsdale suffered this week due to very unsettled conditions and high water. Around 10 fish were reported with the best weighing in at 20. 19 & 17lbs, excellent fish! Local Alexander Cowie landed one of them and his first of the season - a fine 17 pounder from the tail of the Flat pool on the Association water. The week ahead should bring some success to those who fish hard but the river needs to drop. If the weather settles down a little and we get a break from rain the Association water will offer a great chance of a hook up too - it fished well this time last year, we are on 4 off at the moment.

Location, Lower Helmsdale - Rod, Scot Mackenzie Signature 15ft - Line, Carron Jetsream Intermediate 10/11 - Reel, Loop Evotec G3 9/13 - Fly, 1.25" Willie Dog TD - Result, Priceless fishing satisfaction!.......and you can purchase it all from Helmsdalecompany.com - enjoy.

Tight lines.