Monkey fly

Monkey tubes are so deadly they have earned a category all on their own. They are fished differently from conventional flies in that we make them swing faster by not mending the line and even mending towards our own bank. When fresh salmon enter rivers they are totally power packed, full of energy and that is why the Monkey fly is so successful, salmon love to chase and hit a fly moving at pace, especially these long winged killers! If there is one fly you need in your flybox it is a Monkey fly so grab some and stand by for action....

Classic Dee Monkey Silver Conehead

£4.25

The Monkey fly has exploded onto the scene on the river Dee and is a big favourite now with many anglers. In essence a Sunray Shadow type fly with stats to match and a little more attitude! The conehead will take this plastic tube sub-surface so it is suited better for spring and autumn salmo…

RS Dee Monkey yellow Aluminium (Pro Choice)

£3.95

We now have these with red extension tubing on especially for autumn, please let us know if you want the red tubing in our "comments" section when ordering and we will pop it on for you. It actually makes a very striking change to the spring version of the tube and will catch the eye of big aggressi…

RS UV Solar Monkey Red ( Autumn Special )

£5.49

We at Helmsdale Company are relentless when it comes to innovation in fly design. Constantly pushing material and flytying boundaries, but, at the same time holding on to sublty and sensational fly profile. Ron's original Black & yellow Solar Monkey has been a true heavyweight seller and has brought…

( NEW 2025 ) RS Chartreuse & Yellow UV Solar Monkey

£5.50

Quite simply a stunning blend of our 2 best selling Solar monkeys. Ron has brought chartreuse and yellow together to create our latest design and we think it looks absolutely incredible and a "must have2 fly for season 2025. These will be included in our new spring Supersets for 2025 and our new spr…

RS New UV Solar Monkey set 2026 ( Limited edition )

£39.95

Ron has upgraded and tweaked his super successful Solar Monkey conehead tube by adding his signature UV through the wing, and, improved the profile of the Solar Edge in the tube to make it more visible. The result is outstanding and these tubes will go from strength to strength ( as if they were not…

RS Posh Monkey Radiant Red

£4.50

This is an awesome adaptation of the original Skandinavian Monkey tube based on the rapid rise to prominence of the Tweed Posh Tosh tube. Tied with all the same features and stunning Mirage tinsel body. Ron has exclusively designed these tubes with the characteristic bump in the shoulder of a long t…

RS Posh Monkey Hot Orange

£4.50

This is an awesome adaptation of the original Skandinavian Monkey tube based on the rapid rise to prominence of the Tweed Posh Tosh tube. Tied with all the same features and stunning Mirage tinsel body. Ron has exclusively designed these tubes with the characteristic bump in the shoulder of a long t…

Dee Monkey Copper Tube

£4.25

We now have these with red extension tubing on especially for autumn, please let us know if you want the red tubing in our "comments" section when ordering and we will pop it on for you. It actually makes a very striking change to the spring version of the tube and will catch the eye of big aggressi…

New RS Solar Slim-line bottle Dee Monkey

£4.95

Another beautiful addition to Ron's Solar range of Dee Monkeys. These are tied on slim-line 3/4" bottle tubes with a slim hairwing which many anglers prefer. The new Solar profile sits right beneath the hairwing emanating its amazing attraction giving this tube a deadly profile. Real Junglecock fini…

RS Solar Monkey Black & Yellow (Pro choice)

£4.49

Our motto at Helmsdale Co is " Where innovation meets tradition" this is certainly the case with this latest fly design from Ronald Sutherland. Trialled recently with instant success, this cutting edge new design is sure to do lots of damage in any water clarity. It positively glows for the fish as …

RS UV Laerdal Sunray Shadow Patriot double.

£3.95

The legendary Laerdal Sunray Shadow tied on a Patriot double. Ron has put together an exclusive range of these due to recent demand including his signature UV in the hairwing with black, FL green and FL red heads in sizes 8, 10 & 12s. These are deadly in low water all over the Northern Hemisphere! I…

RS Tungsten Dee Monkey Yellow (Pro Choice)

£4.49

The Monkey fly has exploded onto the Atlantic salmon scene in recent times and is one of our flagship tubes. Famed for its capacity to lure salmon when conventional flies have failed in temps above 50 degrees this tube is finding its way into many salmon boxes. But it does not end there, Ron has pr…