PATTI DRIFTS A POOL IN SEARCH OF SILVER AT DUSK, JUST AS THE SUN FALLS BEHIND THE TREES.Last Spring I was out on the water with Patti Beasley, organizer of the "Indiana on the Fly" show and "Reel Women & Reel Men" fly fishing club of Indianapolis. After a great day of spring steelheading Patti knew the club would love to do an annual trip to Steelhead Alley. Due to all her hard work and the support from such a great group of members, the first annual steelhead alley club excursion was born, and this is how our trip begins.
CAPTURING THE MOMENT ON STEELHEAD ALLEY.I started out by meeting everyone Wednesday night for a quick dinner and refreshments at the Days Inn in Conneaut, Ohio. At first glance I could see that this group was ready for the challeges ahead! I figured that I would have a few tired faces due to the long drive, but again I was wrong and if we could have started the day right then, I believe they would have. We discussed several locations to fish and due to having guides on the water literally everyday for the past 4 weeks we had a good solid game plan. We decided on a 5:45am start time and headed to the sack.
PATTI STRIKES SILVER.The morning brought an energetic and hardy group to the breakfast room, and after a quick cup of coffee and a few bites of blue berry muffin we were off to the river. The groups were split into 5 groups of two for a better fly fishing experience and to provide the groups with more options on the water, and the ability to stay mobile while fishing. ( see results in the photos)
FRANK WITH HIS FIRST OHIO STEELHEAD.
SESIE WITH A LAVISH FALL OHIO HEN STEELHEAD.We decided to have a central meeting place for lunch but found it hard to pry these guys off the water LOL!!! They were hooked already!!! You have to admire the die hard mentality, and After our meal it was back to the water.
MEREOLIDH WITH A STUNNING SILVER HEN.
BIG MIKE WITH A NICE CHROME BUCK.
After the day everyone was extremely excited, tired, and ready to do it all over again the next day. Just listening to the stories and tales from each others day on steelhead alley let me know we had provided them with a lasting impression. The second day of the trip was the icing on the cake for another great day on the river!! The saga continues in December when the club returns to Steelhead Alley!!!
DESE' POSES WITH ONE OF HER STEELHEAD FROM THE TRIP.
DONNY WITH A FINE LOOKING STEELHEAD.
Patrick Robinson, Will Turek, John Clouser, John Miller, and myself would like to express our sincere appreciation for spending a few days on the water with us. We enjoyed every last minute and we look forward to seeing you guys in December. Once Again thank you!!!
I WOULD LIKE TO PERSONALLY THANK THE TEAM FOR A GREAT YEAR TO DATE AND A FANTASTIC TRIP, AND WITHOUT YOU GUYS SAO WOULD NOT BE WHERE IT IS TODAY!
DAVE WITH A NICE OHIO BUCK.
CHUCK WITH A NICE COLORED UP BUCK.
Tight Lines!!!
Greg Senyo SAO
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