Crackaig 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 Friday the 11th January is the opening day on the River Helmsdale. The opening is marked by 4 days of free fishing. Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. (For some reason there is no fishing on Sundays. A hold back from pre enlightenment days, the enlightenment still hasn't caught on here.) So with free fishing here, on water you just will not get on any other time, who's coming? There is also a prize for the first springer. Images from last years opening. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 I'll be there ... Um, I am in Orlando, FL. How far do I have to drive to get there? I tried to find it on the Florida map ... I can't find it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 Ok Craig if my plan works I should be there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdewy 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 Wow, that looks like quite a party! Do the bagpipes scare the fish?? Have a Scotch for me please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lykos33 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 bigdewey, the bagpipes have no affect on the fish....what's under the kilts on the other hand... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 bigdewey, the bagpipes have no affect on the fish....what's under the kilts on the other hand... Ah, we all know the fish love a juicy worm. Any hairs act like rubber legs... add that enticing movement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2012 Ah, we all know the fish love a juicy worm. Any hairs act like rubber legs... add that enticing movement. Eeewwwww !!! I really did NOT need that mental picture ... eewwwww !!! Never mind, I am not going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2012 YEAH!!! Finally not stuck at work for all of the dates. Hopefully I'll hit the river 14th AND 15th. I hope to swim the swap flies there and maybe its destined to land me the MacKenzie rod? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2012 YEAH!!! Finally not stuck at work for all of the dates. Hopefully I'll hit the river 14th AND 15th. I hope to swim the swap flies there and maybe its destined to land me the MacKenzie rod? Congrats ... I hope you have a blast. Ummm Is "MacKenzie rod" what you call the thing under the kilt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2012 YEAH!!! Finally not stuck at work for all of the dates. Hopefully I'll hit the river 14th AND 15th. I hope to swim the swap flies there and maybe its destined to land me the MacKenzie rod? Congrats ... I hope you have a blast. Ummm Is "MacKenzie rod" what you call the thing under the kilt? Might be what he calls it. Helmsdale in January can be a little chilly, a friend of mine often claims he trips up over his - even he couldn't find it at last years opening. Its the prise for the first fresh spring fish that is caught and released. As well as your name on that crystal trophy. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
