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 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 2025 ( 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…

Dee Monkey Copper Tube

£4.25

Out of stock

The ultimate Monkey tube for the river Dee or anywhere else for that matter. Tied on copper tubes to get amongst the fish and cause havoc! you definitely need some of these guys in your box, they just keep catching fish all day and all season. For best results fish them at pace and quite square so t…

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 Hot Orange Solar Monkey (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 …

Grizzle Monkey (pro choice)

£4.49

A stunning new Monkey pattern incorporating very eye catching grizzle flanks. We have these tied on 1" aluminium tubes with a perfectly balanced wing profile of 3.5" long. You need some of these in your box! let them swing and stand by for action!

Cascade Monkey Bottle Tube

£4.25

The Monkey style of tube fly has an affect on salmon like no other fly when fished correctly. Ron Sutherland has designed a set of the deadliest patterns you will ever fish on a bottle tube. Bag up on these and fish them fast and square for best results. Fulling Mill Salmon doubles suit these tubes …

RS Willie Gunn Grizzle Monkey

£3.95

A stunning new twist on the Monkey tube pattern tied with eye catching dyed grizzle feathers. This Willie Gunn version looks superb, we are sure the salmon will think so too! Fish these on a big swing and don't mend the line for best results, fresh fish will hammer these...

RS Dee Monkey Chartreuse Silver Conehead (Rons Choice)

£3.99

The Monkey fly has exploded onto the scene on the Scottish 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 au…

RS Premium Willie Gunn Solar Monkey

£4.95

Another menacing big Solar Monkey tied by Ron which has become hugely popular in spring. The Willie Gunn fly is well renowned as being the best spring salmon fly and this Solar Monkey version is as good as it gets.