tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524673948584516852024-03-14T11:16:56.831-04:00Steelhead Alley Outfitters- Lake Erie Fly Fishing Guide Service and Weekly River ReportsWeekly Fishing Reports, Desinations, And All Things Fly & Spey Fishing On Lake Erie TributariesSteelhead Alley Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12877254899146930057noreply@blogger.comBlogger404125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-50559799929239314682018-01-29T16:26:00.001-05:002018-01-29T16:26:31.671-05:00Back to Alaska - Alagnak 2018Have you ever dreamt of fishing the waters of the great state of Alaska? If so, we have a trip that you would absolutely love and it will be full of hard pulling fish that you'll never forget!<br />
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For several years now we have been traveling up to the Alagnak River also known locally as the Branch River due to it's highly braided nature as it winds its way to the sea.<br />
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If you think you would enjoy catching a ton of hard pulling salmon (Pinks, Chums, and Silvers) on stripped and swung flies, then this trip is for you. There will be shots at other species too such as Grayling, Arctic Char, and the leopard Rainbows that call the river system home.<br />
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Here are a few shots from past years to give you an idea of the experience.<br />
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This photo could have been taken every 5 minutes on some days!</div>
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A big buck Pink Salmon. Their hump makes it difficult to fight them in strong currents!</div>
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Leopard Bow from the Alagnak</div>
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Silver Salmon in full spawning colors</div>
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Arctic Char are stunning in their spawning colors!</div>
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A super fresh Silver Salmon. We hope to get many of these this summer!</div>
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A very common sight </div>
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Grayling are great fish...especially on a dry fly.</div>
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Chum Salmon that ate well!</div>
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<b>Target species:</b> Swinging and Stripping Fresh Pinks and Chums </div>
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Note: This week has been for many anglers the best swung fly fishing they have ever experienced. Many days anglers land between 25-50 fish per person on the swing.</div>
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<b>Target species:</b> Stripping for Fresh Silver Salmon</div>
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Note: The Alagnak River has one of the best returns of Silver Salmon in the Bristol Bay region. And Silvers (Coho) are very good table fare as well.</div>
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If you would like more information about this trip, please contact Patrick Robinson at <a href="mailto:team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com">team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com</a> or call (888) 453-5899.</div>
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Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-63208482598874365512015-03-20T12:38:00.001-04:002015-03-20T13:09:27.580-04:00Another Steelhead Season Underway!<div class="mobile-photo">
This is the sight on many streams currently...with varying levels of clarity! Streams have been improving over the last couple days and many are starting to clear up and fish well as of today, so get out there while the getting is good!</div>
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The Vermilion, Rocky, Chagrin, Grand tribs, Ashtabula, Conneaut and Elk are all either fishing or just starting. Expect flows to still hold some sediment from the snow melt that is still happening and choose your fly patterns and presentations accordingly.</div>
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If you need to get a guide on the books, don't wait! The phone is ringing off the hook and dates are going fast! Call us at <span style="color: orange;">1-888-453-5899</span> or email us at <a href="mailto:team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com"><span style="color: orange;">team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com</span></a></div>
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Don't forget that the pressure on the water will be less than desirable this weekend. That means that this is a perfect opportunity to remember what stream etiquette is all about. Remember...although you may not realize it, you could be the only teacher of proper stream etiquette some people ever see! Make all your opportunities count this weekend be it setting the hook on a fish or teaching those around you the finer aspects of the sport!<br />
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Steelhead Alley Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12877254899146930057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-63061514682808619392015-02-20T10:17:00.001-05:002015-02-20T10:17:41.937-05:00While The Snow Flies, Come Watch Us Tie!Don't miss out on the opportunity to come learn about the sport of steelheading and fly tying. We are heading out for The Backpackers Shop in Sheffield Village on the west side of Cleveland tomorrow and hope that if you are in the area, that you'll join us. It is an all day gig and doesn't cost you anything more than your time. And trust us, it will be worth that and more! Here are the details.<br />
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<br />Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-21871406521643725212015-02-09T12:03:00.002-05:002015-02-09T12:03:45.102-05:00Belize Trip AnnouncedWe are super excited about the opportunity to get back down to the waters of Belize. It has been several years since our last chance to spend a couple of weeks down there plying the waters for the big 3, and we are itching to get back to those beautiful blue waters and endless sand flats! If you are interested in trying your hand at some saltwater fun on the fly, give us a shout! Positions are limited and we would love to see you along for the ride!<br />
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Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-18510276281803445292015-01-12T15:30:00.001-05:002015-01-12T15:30:46.181-05:00Great Show and Bar FliesWhat a great weekend in Indianapolis at the first annual Indiana Fly Fishing Expo. We had a lot of fun hooking up with past clients, meeting new, and hanging with a lot of friends in the industry!<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>Greg Senyo tying some flies for the audience at his session at the expo. </b></span></h3>
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We are already looking forward to the next shows of the season but before that, it is back to Bar Flies and other winter activities. If you are planning on being a part of our Bar Flies Cleveland, we look forward to seeing you soon!<br />
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Hope to see all of you soon at shows, the shop, or on the water weather permitting!Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-66729478365522338022015-01-07T12:23:00.001-05:002015-01-07T12:24:43.881-05:00Show Season Is About To LaunchThe start of the year always takes off quickly with show season and this year is no different. This winter we will be around the midwest and the east coast hitting shows.<br />
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This weekend both the crews from SAO and Schultz Outfitters will be heading to the first of the year. You won't want to miss the newest show in the midwest hosted in Indianapolis at the state fairgrounds. They have a great line up ready to go. Check out the link below and we hope to see some old friend and meet some new ones too! <br />
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<br />Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-44194386949130978862014-03-25T09:57:00.003-04:002014-03-25T10:03:48.299-04:00The Fly Fished Round The WorldEvery now and then we get reports from people on their fishing adventures that are fun to share. This time we got one that is pretty cool. Now, don't tell Greg I posted this, because we don't want his head to get too big, but this time the report comes all the way from the Tierra del Fuego.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Our first morning on the Rio Grande we arrived and the water was very muddy and high because of recent snow in the mountains that was melting off. After seeing the conditions, our guide put one of your flies (an Artificial Intelligence) on Roger's line. It didn't take long and BINGO!!! A beautiful female sea-run Brown Trout weighing 18.5 pounds!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">This was a super </span><span style="color: red;">nice fish to start off the week with! It was interesting to hear that our guide Fede said he has seen your ads in fishing magazines!!! </span>(I think they are glad he did)<br />
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So, there you have it…whether at home or abroad, the A.I. as it has affectionately been labeled by fly anglers is getting it done from the top of the world all the way the bottom and many places in between.</div>
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If you are interested in picking some of these up, feel free to contact us at 1-888-453-5899 for a custom selection.</div>
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If you are fly tier and are wanting to tie some up, check out our fly tying blog for a step-by-step tutorial. Click here <a href="http://www.steelheadalleyflytying.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: orange;">http://www.steelheadalleyflytying.blogspot.com</span></a></div>
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If you are in need of the supplies from <a href="http://www.hareline.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Hareline Dubbin</span></a> that we use to tie this fly, please call us once again at the number above and talk to the guys in the shop…they can ship out everything you need today and have you on the swing very soon thereafter.<br />
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Have an awesome day guys and gals and remember that the streams are gonna be heating up later in the week and hopefully the swing bite will be too!<br />
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Steelhead Alley OutfittersPatrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-17028808376436047512014-03-23T18:30:00.001-04:002014-03-24T16:24:18.353-04:00The Perks...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Each year there are those days that hold special memories for each guide. On Saturday, Ben Barger and myself had the opportunity to take a family out for a shot at some early season steelhead. It's not typical that we would call this early season, but this year is anything but typical.</div>
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At any rate, we had tried unsuccessfully last fall to get the Melaragno clan out on the water and so we were dealt a cold March day where one had to hunt for every fish this time around. Nothing was going to come easy, that was for sure.</div>
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With all of them being newcomers to the fly rod, we chose a choice location for casting instruction that could potentially hold a fish or two...but the odds were stacked against us...or so we thought.</div>
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Max is the young man in the right of photo. He is a very energetic 8 year old who is all boy...just the way they ought to be. We hadn't been on the stream for five seconds before rocks and sticks were being flung all over the place. That being the case, the first rod that was ready for use was given to Max. I can still hear Ben saying, Max, you have a lot of energy to burn, so how about we get you started first. Mom and Dad chuckled at hearing that.</div>
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With that, Ben and Max stepped up stream and the instruction on swinging flies began. When I say it wasn't 10 minutes later, I am not kidding. Just 10 minutes into the day and I hear, "I have one!" Surprised by the proclamation, I look up thinking that perhaps the lad was snagged, when all at once I saw the roll of the fish at the end of his line. "Amazing," I thought to myself. Ben scrambled to get by his side to coach him and I scrambled for the camera to capture every stage of the action. Moments later, we had a nice buck in the net and a family full of smiles....here is one of the best shots from the day.</div>
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For us as guides, these are the true perks of the job! There is nothing quite like introducing the next generation to the sport that we love and then getting to celebrate moments like these.<br />
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Great job Max on landing that first and memorable fish and way to help the young man get it done Ben! We look forward to seeing the whole family back again in the future!<br />
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This week we have been out doing some scouting and looking at the rivers. The good news is that there is open water to be fished on all of the streams. The bad news is that the lower water sections on most of the rivers are still holding out for the really warm weather or super high water…whichever comes first.</div>
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I was out on Tuesday looking around and snapped some shots from the lower sections of some streams and the following photos were very characteristic of what was to be found.</div>
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While poking around the rivers, these little guys reminded me that we were definitely in the spring season. It is always a welcome sight to see thousands of these little winter stones crawling all over the ice and snow along the river. As things warm we should see some more bug life that will get us thinking about throwing dries for trout too! Any way we slice it, I just look forward to some warmer days with fish included. There are a few out there to be had, but the best is yet to come.<br />
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Keep an eye on our Facebook page and we will keep you up to date on the latest conditions and what we may find.<br />
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Until then, stay warm, tie some flies, and get out when the windows allow to put a bend in your rod!<br />
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Tight lines,<br />
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Patrick Robinson<br />
Director of Operations<br />
Steelhead Alley OutifttersPatrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-63438179982932160032014-03-16T19:47:00.000-04:002014-03-23T18:34:23.243-04:00Ice Out Is Here…Let The Fishing BeginWell, after the coldest and longest winter I can remember, the break has finally shown itself. The rivers are blown and dropping back and the fishing will begin in ernest this week! Sure there is still a lot of ice on the banks and sometimes in the flow, but we are free from the grip of winter, so let the celebration begin!<br />
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After many weeks of tying flies of all sorts and varieties for all kinds of species, I am more ready than ever to get out and bust some chrome or any fish for that matter. Here is one of my favorite ties as of late that will eventually get the job done.<br />
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And when I'm not busy chasing chrome, I hope to get out and give a shot at sticking some toothy critters too. That being the case, I decided to tie up some "go big or go home" kind of flies too. Here is one such fly for Muskie that I hope will be wet in coming weeks!<br />
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Regardless of what species of fish you are going after, the ice is gone from most rivers and the waters are ready to be worked by those who are willing.<br />
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If you are interested in hitting the water this spring for some Steelhead or Smallmouth, give us a shout and let us help you put some fish in the bag! You can call us at (888) 453-5899 or email us at <a href="mailto:team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com"><b>team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com.</b></a><br />
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We hope to hear from you soon!<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
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Patrick "Flybum" Robinson<br />
Director of Operations<br />
Steelhead Alley OutfittersPatrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-46306343961651464892014-02-28T09:00:00.001-05:002014-02-28T09:02:13.875-05:00Cabin Fever Blues & BrownsCold…snow…wind…more snow…negative temps…more snow and more snow and more snow….I swear I don't want to see the seat of a plow truck again for years after this years winter full of "arctic vortex's!"<br />
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It just seems that we can't shake it no matter how hard we try. The long term forecast has us out into the second week of March before the next good thaw which is late…but, while I'm singing the blues, I thought I might as well share some stellar footage of big Browns that really got my blood pumping.</div>
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If you have a couple of minutes, it will be well worth your time and hopefully help with your case of cabin fever as it did mine! Check it out!</div>
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Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-51537540010832457502014-02-23T19:15:00.001-05:002014-02-24T12:22:36.883-05:00Anyone Ready for a Spring Fling?It seems like yesterday that the rivers were looking good and we were fishing the fall run. Fresh chrome was coming to hand and life was good. Nothing like getting fish on the swing...nothing like it! As much as I love catching fish that way, all good things must come to an end right? Well, come to an end it did...and quickly! That cold arctic air that we are all familiar with from a long hard winter hit us hard and has had us in its grip ever since. <br />
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Making the transition out of a steelhead season that seemed to end too quickly last fall was only softened by the ability to get the boats out for some late season duck hunting. It definitely helped keep my mind and spare time occupied, but there too it proved difficult to stay ahead of the ever increasing ice that threatened to lock up our favorite haunts be it rivers, ponds or the lake.<br />
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So, the winter seems to be done and slowly giving way to the spring thaw. In recent days, the rivers have been blowing...some at epic levels, and the ice is going with it. That means that fishing is right around the corner and I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a fix...a spring fling...to hear the ring, the zing or whatever you want to call it.<br />
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Cabin fever here is your fair warning....I'm over you and we are done for the winter. If you are with me, I hope to see you on the water and with any luck, a little bit of this kind of pretty to go along with it!<br />
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Well, that's all for now....and thanks to Facebook, who knows when I'll get back here again...but I will try to get back sooner than later. I hope your year is off to a great start and wish you all the luck in your excursions this spring and all year long!<br />
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If we can help get you on the water, give us a shout at 1-888-453-5899 or email us at <a href="mailto:team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com">team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com</a> and we will get you on the books.<br />
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Tight lines,<br />
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<b>Patrick Robinson</b><br />
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<b>Steelhead Alley Outfitters</b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-57005774800493348872013-03-27T12:10:00.000-04:002013-03-27T12:25:35.760-04:00Ice & Snow + Steady Flows = FishIt is so glad to be in the midst of our winter Steelhead season....(sounds of screeching brakes, crashing sounds, etc)....wait a second, did I say winter? What I meant to say was spring, but all this snow and ice has me a bit confused these days!<br />
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Lately our riverscapes have looked anything but spring like and if it weren't for the presence of the Canada Geese and plethora of other waterfowl on the rivers along with our wonderful stonefly hatches, I would be hard pressed to believe we are actually in the spring season. Don't get me wrong, we get a little bit of snow each spring, but this has been a straight up deep winter weather pattern. In the last week or so we have seen as much as 15 inches of snow fall. Here is this morning out my front door.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>A gorgeous spring morning from my front porch</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>A winter Stonefly nymph crawls on the snow looking for a partner</b></span></div>
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Despite the feel of winter in the air, we have been as busy as ever and although the water temps are a bit chilly, fish are hitting the net without fail. Here are just a few photos from recent days out with those who are either lovers of swinging flies or are just learning the art of spey casting and wanting to try their hand at swinging flies....it's been a lot of fun out there! But just look at the surroundings....snow, snow, and more snow...with a bit of slush for added affect.</div>
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No matter the conditions, steelheaders are out there beating the water. Yes, we are a rare breed! Often called crazy or stupid, but we like to call ourselves passionate about what we do. Freezing rain, snow, sleet, and 32 degree water doesn't keep us from doing what we love when given a chance. After many flies swung and a lot of downed indicators, fish have been coming to hand for many and here are just a few of the photos from the past week or so....</div>
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Any way we look at it....spring or not...we love to do what we do! Thanks to all of our friends and clients who have entrusted us with their time! It has been tough on some days and easier on others, but you all have stuck it out and got the job done! Here's to doing it again and often!</div>
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On a different note, if you haven't heard, we have just launched a new website at the same web address we have always had...<a href="http://www.steelheadalleyoutfitters.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">http://www.steelheadalleyoutfitters.com. </span></a> If you haven't already seen it go give it a look and let us know what you think of it.</div>
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Also, we are starting to think toward our September Alaska trip. We still have openings available if you are wanting to make this trip with us. Drop us a line if you have questions or want to make the journey with us this year. Below is an overview of the trip and you can visit our website to see copious amounts of photos and video by clicking here.....<a href="http://steelheadalleyoutfitters.com/hosted-full-service-destination-trips/bristol-bay-ak/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">ALASKA 2013</span></b></a></div>
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Over the course of the last couple of years some of the SAO boys have been working on a new look for Steelhead Alley Outfitters on the web. A little design here and a little design there and it slowly started to look like a website. In the last couple of months the activity and need to finish the project reached a fevered pitch and we realized it was now or never. With a bit of team spirit and a good old pep rally kind of session, we all agreed to push through to the finish as the spring Steelhead season would quickly be in full swing.<br />
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Today we are happy to say that the fruits of our labors are finally available for the public to view. We are happy to have it done and hope that it helps serve our customers well.<br />
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There is one aspect of the site that isn't quite finished yet and we are equally as excited about it. The new "Flies and Gear" page on our site is soon to be a full blown web store. Here you will be able to pay for everything from guided/hosted trip deposits and balances to purchasing custom tied flies, fly tying supplies, wears, and anything else we can think of over time.<br />
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Go check out the new site at<span style="color: orange;"> <a href="http://www.steelheadalleyoutfitters.com/"><span style="color: orange;">http://www.steelheadalleyoutfitters.com</span></a> </span>and be sure to let us know what you think.<br />
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Steelhead Alley OutfittersPatrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-82793268026886874282013-03-11T23:13:00.000-04:002013-03-12T10:05:23.876-04:00A Season Underway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In recent weeks, the fishing has been good for those willing to brave the cold. More often than not, those late winter days on any given year are shared only by the most die hard of anglers. It doesn't take long though for the weather to warm and with the warming comes the throngs of people who are ready to escape the blahs of a long winter.</div>
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This week happened to be that warm-up and with it came the anglers ready to break the ice of winter with a few hot fish.</div>
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Chris and his father made a return trip to the Alley today and beat the rains that threaten to blow things up and out for tomorrow. Although conditions were a bit tough, some nice fresh fish were waiting for them and their persistence paid off.</div>
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Our dates are filling fast, but we still have availability if you are wanting to get out and chase some Steelhead. Just give us a shout if you want to get out.<br />
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In the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for the announcement for our new website launch. We are hoping to have this new site launched in the next week. We are excited for the fresh yet simple site and hope you enjoy it when we launch it.<br />
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Until then, tight lines and get out there every chance you get.<br />
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Point blank, the best way to say what needs said is that Alaska is a wild place. In fact, it is known as the "last frontier," or "the land of the midnight sun," among other names. I don't know about you, but in a wild place where the sun doesn't fully set for as many as 84 days (Barrow, AK), that is a lot of daylight in which to play. The only down side is that at some point you have to sleep...otherwise I would hunt and fish for as many days straight as possible!</div>
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After my second trip to Alaska in 2011, I was moved deeply by the raw, wild expanse and made a proclamation. That proclamation was this...."I swear I will never return to the great state of Alaska again without a gun!" Don't take this to mean that I was fearful of large carnivores or the unknown of an untainted wilderness, because nothing could be further from the truth. I am an outdoorsman at heart and knew full well that there was more than fishing to be had in Alaska thus the reason I made my proclamation. I just couldn't settle for only fishing in Alaska...hunting must come into play!<br />
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Roughly one year later, I was curbside at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on my way to Alaska for trip number three. This time I had more than just fly rods and waders! You guessed it...This time I had a travel case complete with 12 gauge, ammunition, and duck calls and I intended to put them all to good use!</div>
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So, since this blog series is titled "Jet Lagged Confessions," let me get to it. My confession for this last blog on my Alaska trip in 2012 is that my passion for hunting birds (both upland and waterfowl) run as deep as do my passions for fishing on the fly! I have a feeling that many others would confess to this same love if given the chance. It seems that bird hunting and fly fishing go together like a hand in a glove and because of this, they have received my attention for many years now.</div>
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My earliest memories with my father were in duck blinds on the great Mississippi River hunting ducks. These memories are ones I will cherish for the rest of my life and have been told in story form on many occasions and in varying formats. I suppose that my love for bird hunting grew out of these world-class experiences and is what has drawn me back to the great sport for time with my own friends and families in recent years.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><b>My oldest son holds his first mallards from late October 2012 <br />just before hurricane Sandy moved through.</b></span></td></tr>
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Out of this love for waterfowl came my desire for upland birds and buying my first pointing breed as well. So, you may be asking what does all this bird talk have to do with Steelhead Alley Outfitters? Well, when I headed to Naknek River Camp in September of 2012, it was to explore not only more water, but also to explore the Alaskan world of bird hunting (both waterfowl and upland).</div>
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I am happy to say that what I found while there in the Bristol Bay region was absolutely world-class and we hope to begin sharing these experience with our Alaska clientele starting in September of 2013.</div>
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Here is a selection of photos from my time afield following my week with clients this past trip.</div>
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I didn't get near the time I wanted to chase the upland birds but know that there are plenty around. I have seen covey after covey of both Ptarmigan and Grouse in different areas and as long as you can walk some tundra or alder groves you are bound to find some players to put a smile on your face. If you go to the <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://steelheadalleyoutfitters.blogspot.com/p/hosted-trips.html" target="_blank">"Hosted Trips"</a> </span>page and watch the Contact Creek short film, you will see a covey of Ptarmigan get flushed.</div>
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Moving onto waterfowl....this fall Ben Barger and I spent four days chasing ducks on Alaskan water. It was an amazing time and a great, new Alaskan experience! Here are some highlights...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><b>A look at part of our decoy spread. The hole to the upper left of the photo is where <br />most of our birds would decoy...it was a simple spread that did the job well!</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><b>The crew with a full four man bag limit of ducks...32 birds. Mixed bag of Mallards, Northern Pintails, American Wigeon, Northern Shovelers, and a couple of Green-Wing Teal.</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Overall, the scouting trip for birds was a huge success and world-class by any definition. That being the case, we have officially listed our 2013 dates with a "cast n' blast" option for those desiring to take advantage of two world-class opportunities while in Alaska.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you have any questions pertaining to this aspect since it is a brand new offering, please don't hesitate to drop me a note at flybum@windstream.net or give me a call at 419-348-7199. I would be more than happy to talk you through the details and share some of my experiences. As for pricing, this is a one price fits all gig. If you want to hunt, fish, or a combination of both, I just need to know. In my opinion, this is a win/win for the guy/gal who enjoy both sports!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I can't wait to get back to Alaska in September of 2013, and hope to have a few bird hunters in tow!</span></div>
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Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-84053080309757578302012-12-30T20:52:00.001-05:002013-01-03T09:55:56.365-05:00Jet Lagged Confessions - Alaska Style Part 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In the last installment of "Jet Lagged Confessions," I said that I would move onto fish and fowl, but that is going to have to wait as I forgot a few more fish. So, bear with me (no pun intended) as we look at a couple of more fish topics.</div>
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One thing seems near certain from my experiences in Alaska and that is that there are Rainbow Trout in just about every stream and river an angler can find. Now, that may not be the absolute truth, but is often the case. In earlier blogs, I highlighted some of the slob bows that call the Naknek River home during select seasons of the year. In this blog however, we are going to look at the bows caught in some of the smaller streams of the area. Each river seems to have its own unique kind of bow....some silvery, some peppered, some in between....each one unique, or so it seems.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><b>Good friend Jim Barger fishes the flows of the famous Brooks River. He is <br />joined by a regular who knows his way around the place like nobody else.</b></span></td></tr>
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The Brooks River is just one of a bunch of rivers loaded with Rainbows and this year the river was on fire! Big bows and lots of them were to be had. Most beaded, but those who came prepared absolutely killed them on the swung flies!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><b>SAO guide/host Patrick Robinson poses with a nice Brooks River <br />Bow that took a swung fly...loads of fun on a 5wt for sure.</b></span></td></tr>
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The bows aren't just limited to the Brooks, but can also be found in a myriad of other streams in the area. Below are some bows caught in small stream off of Naknek Lake.<br />
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Along with Rainbows, many of these streams have healthy populations of Arctic Grayling. Notorious for the spectacular dorsal fins they display, they are very willing to take beads, streamers, and are even a willing taker of dry flies!</div>
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Ok, so it's time for my confession....I know that many people are annoyed with catching these fish because it keeps them from the Rainbows that lay around them, but I must confess that I love fishing for these fish! I am one who loves the beauty of fish. That means that I want to catch all the species I can just to see the beauty they each contain. Therefore, I must say that I love catching these things....especially on a dry fly!</div>
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The day we went to a small creek off Naknek Lake, I opted to take the days warm up to throw dries for these beautiful fish and came up time and again with Arctic beauties!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><b>Leif hits a slob of a Grayling on a bead...everything eats beads in Alaska!</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><b>Ken shows off a very nice Grayling caught on a small creek in the middle of nowhere Alaska. This place was a goldmine for both the Arctic Grayling and Char!</b></span></td></tr>
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Fishing the small streams of Alaska is always exciting and dull moments are seemingly nowhere to be found. That is part of what I like about going to Alaska! The small streams are nearly endless to choose from.<br />
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If you want to see some underwater video of these fish in film we shot last year, go to our "Hosted Trips" page and watch the Contact Creek video....you will know these little fish when you see them underwater for sure. I like to think of them as the sailfish of freshwater....albeit a bit smaller.<br />
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Until next time, tight lines...and remember to find the beauty in each fish!<br />
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<b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinson</b><br />
<b>Head Guide</b><br />
<b>Steelhead Alley Outfitters</b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-7647644191374737142012-12-26T12:22:00.001-05:002012-12-27T21:21:15.342-05:00Jet Lagged Confessions - Alaska Style Part 3 Well, it's been a busy fall season and now that the holidays have arrived, I am going to finish up some blogging that slipped out of my schedule a couple months back. Let's see, where were we? We covered my love for Arctic Char, the fun of Alaskan Rainbow Trout, so let's pick up with part 3 which is all about the Silver Salmon.....and although it is one day late, I will reiterate the words of my UK friend Wayne who said, CO HO HO Merry Christmas! I do hope each of you had a great day with friends and family and are getting some nice down time.<br />
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Getting back to Alaska, each year we head up to the Bristol Bay region Silvers are a targeted species but more so in August than in September. This years trip was scheduled for September so big trout were the target, but much to our surprise, when we arrived, their were still fresh runs of Silvers coming in every day. Not wanting to miss out on this fun, we decided to give chase and hunt down these anadromous beasts that were pulsing in with each tide. As luck would have it, they weren't hard to find and were very willing to play!<br />
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Bill and I had a chance to spend some good time together on the water while there in Alaska, and much to our pleasure, the fish were often times liking our presentations. Bill is always a great comrade to fish with as he doesn't take things too seriously. Don't misunderstand that to mean that he isn't serious about his fishing, because nothing could be further from the truth. He is however willing to laugh at himself and others when necessary and be thankful for the grab that didn't go his way. That being the case, we had a couple of stellar days together and this is a just a few shots from that time.</div>
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We weren't the only guys to get out after the Silvers while there on the Naknek River system. Whether it was us, other lodges, seals or bears, everyone had taken notice that Silvers were still pulsing in and found time to go after them. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: small;"><b>SAO Guide/Host Ben Barger hammered a very nice buck on his day up Big Creek.</b></span></td></tr>
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All in all, the week or two I was there in camp the Silver fishing was surprisingly good. In fact, it was phenomenal! Of all the clients in camp, I don't think anyone went without catching at least a couple silvers with numerous guys catching several limits (5 fish daily) throughout the week.<br />
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It just goes to show you that these fish don't run based on the calendar month....so pay attention to your lunar/solar charts and other reports, because that could just make your "normal" week in camp look a little bit different than it normally does and that is the beauty of Alaska...there is always a surprise in store!<br />
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Next time we will look at a few different topics from fish to fowl and everything in between. For those interested in hitting Alaska with us, we are making our return in September of next year on the same week as we have been several times previously. We didn't make these dates public until just a few days ago via Facebook due to our high rebook rate. If you are interested, we are heading back to Naknek River Camp for the week of September 7-14, 2012. Email Patrick Robinson at flybum@windstream.net for more information on how you can get on the team for this awesome trip.<br />
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To see some video of past trips, go to the <a href="http://steelheadalleyoutfitters.blogspot.com/p/hosted-trips.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">"Hosted Trips"</span></a> page. If that doesn't get you excited I don't know what will.<br />
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<b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinson</b><br />
<b>Head Guide</b><br />
<b>Steelhead Alley Outfitters</b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-34828399820356163412012-11-28T22:41:00.000-05:002012-11-28T22:43:32.797-05:00Blog Land Gives Way to FacebookLately we have had a lot of people reaching out to let us know how much they miss our blogging. Well, quite frankly, with a growing business, growing families, and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Greg and I have had a hard time making it a priority. That being the case, we have been using the avenue of Facebook to keep regular updates and photos coming to you our clients and friends. Often times our guides are posting multiple times a day while on the water with clients. Check it out here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SteelheadAlleyOutfitters"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Steelhead Alley Outfitters Facebook Page</span></a><br />
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If you haven't "liked" Steelhead Alley Outfitters on Facebook, you will want to do so for more than one reason. Not only will you get the blow by blow from our time on the water, but you can get in on some great custom tied fly giveaways that Greg has been doing as of late.<br />
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Very soon I hope to resume my Alaska highlight blog series and share a bit more about our great trip a couple of months ago to that great frontier. Until then, keep your eyes on the weather, keep your fingers crossed for some precipitation and fresh fish and hopefully we will see you on the stream soon.<br />
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<b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinson</b><br />
<b>Head Guide</b><br />
<b>Steelhead Alley Outfitters</b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-41074997607945535002012-10-29T19:24:00.001-04:002022-02-17T20:38:50.719-05:00Sandy's Fury Is Upon Us!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: orange;">Hurricane Sandy's Effect along with a winter like storm take it's hold on Lake Erie's shoreline this evening.</span></h2>
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Our Steelhead season is in full swing, but temporarily on hold due to the "Frankenstorm" as it has been called that is making landfall on the eastern seaboard as I type. Sandy's far reaching rain bands are already upon us and anywhere from 1-5 inches of rain has been mentioned on the news channels I have been watching. This is sure to bring some change to our riverscapes!<br />
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We still have some availability for anyone wanting to get out for some Steelhead this fall. The rest of the season is going to be fun as the rains coming down are bound to give the Alley a brand new look. We are keeping fingers crossed for nice pushes of fish and fresh holes to hold them.<br />
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If you want to book a trip, order flies, or just check on conditions call <span style="color: #2b00fe;">888-453-5899</span> or email us at <a href="mailto:team@steelheadalleyoutitters.com">team@steelheadalleyoutitters.com</a>. Please note that at this moment, 15,000-20,000 people are without power in our area and they are saying that many of us are soon to follow. Power is expected to be out for a couple days if it goes, so please bear with us if we are bit slow answering phone calls or returning emails. We will do so as soon as the storm passes and things start to dial back in for life, liberty and the pursuit of Steel!<br />
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Be safe and we will be back soon with a nice Steelhead Blog.<br />
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<b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinson</b><br />
<b>Head Guide</b><br />
<b>Steelhead Alley Outfitters</b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-13503478010785942382012-10-10T08:53:00.001-04:002023-08-31T08:04:11.483-04:00Cranking Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The fish are coming in with every push of water and the guys are out getting their early season fix. If you are interested in getting out for a day on the water, give us a shout soon as the calendars are filling up early this year.</div>
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Here are a few snapshots of fish from the boys in the last few days.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Brett put a nice slab of chrome in the net.</b></span></h2>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Brett poses with happy clients and beautiful water!</span></b></h2>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Michael Decoteau got this beauty yesterday while scouting around the Alley!</span></b></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Tim Hess crushed this bruiser on the swing recently...love these fish!</span></h2>
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If we can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to give us a shout. Also, please note that Greg is out of reach for the next couple of weeks so that means I am taking the helm of the ship. If you have any questions pertaining to fly orders, steelhead trips, current conditions, etc, I can be reached by phone or email at 888-453-5899 or team@steelheadalleyoutfitters.com. Please keep in mind that I may not be able to answer my phone due to being on the water with clients, so please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.<br />
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Thanks for your dedication to the SAO team!<br />
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<b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinson</b><br />
<b>Head Guide</b><br />
<b>Steelhead Alley Outfitters</b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-57011922966360804962012-10-07T17:25:00.000-04:002013-01-03T09:58:18.491-05:00Jet Lagged Confessions - Alaska Style - Part 2Alright....the next confession in this blog series is that I love the colors of Alaska. From the sky to the water to the tundra and the trees, the state of Alaska has some really cool colors.<br />
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I have been privileged to see some really spectacular sunrises and sunsets in my time, but Alaska seems to take the cake for the most breathtaking of them all! This photo is one I snapped at daybreak and other than cropping it, did nothing to edit it for this blog....Simply amazing colors are seen regularly!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>The view from my front porch looking out across the Naknek River.</b></span></h2>
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The other confession I have is one my good friend Greg would wholeheartedly agree with and that is that I have a fly fishing love affair with Char....not just Arctic Char either. I just absolutely love Char and love chasing them wherever they can be found!<br />
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Although I didn't spend time this year getting really good photos, we did get some that bring back some great memories. I did get a bit of video with my GoPro too, but don't have the time to edit it down right now, so the photos will have to do.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Jim and brother Bill show a beautiful Char on their return trip to Alaska</span> </span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>An Alaskan Char ninja sighted on the Ugashik Narrows</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></span></span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Ken holds a colored up Char at the Narrows.</span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">SAO guide Ben Barger cherishes a moment with his father </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Jim as a beautiful Arctic Char graces their presence.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> </span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Ben Barger and Hunter Johnson take time for a snapshot.</b></span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Ken holds a really nicely kyped Arctic Char on a jewel of a creek. </b></span></h2>
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In closing I must confess that yes, there is more video, but you will need a bit of time to watch this clip as it is around 12 minutes in length. While it isn't a total Char piece, it does have the prettiest Char I have ever photographed or filmed without a doubt! Again, this is an excerpt from the full length piece we edited down from last year's trip, so enjoy!<br />
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<b>Patrick "Flybum" Robinson</b><br />
<b>Head Guide</b><br />
<b>Steelhead Alley Outfitters</b><br />
<br />Patrick "Flybum" Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011868667233872801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352467394858451685.post-90105717250476515912012-09-26T23:35:00.000-04:002012-09-26T23:40:58.675-04:00Jet Lagged Confessions - Alaska Style - Part 1<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
Just a few short days ago, I returned from one of my favorite places on earth...that being the great state of Alaska. My first confession has to be that I absolutely love that place. I think I could spend the rest of my days traveling to that place and always find something new to do. This was my third trip hosting anglers to this majestic place and yet again, I found plenty of new adventure in this awesome place. For many others it was all brand new and so were some of the smiles! Here are a few of the big Alaska Rainbows caught on the Naknek River.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Bill Lewis and guide Kyle show off a decent Rainbow on the Naknek</span></b></h3>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Jim Barger and guide Wes show off the big Bow of day one at Naknek River Camp</span></b></h3>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Leif Birnbaum holds a healthy Naknek Rainbow....one of many!</span></h3>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Host and SAO guide Ben Barger shows off what would be<br /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">considered an average size trophy fish for the fall fishery on the Naknek River.</span></h3>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Ken Fugate holds a slob of a Bow on the the mighty Naknek</span></b></h3>
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My second confession is that I have been sitting on a lot of great film from our trip to Alaska last year. I have been sitting on it because we had thoughts of putting something in the Fly Fishing Film Tour for the coming year, but sometimes the best of plans just need to wait for another season. That being the case, I thought now would be as good a time as any to start breaking down some of the footage and sharing it with all of you. So, here is the trailer we put together for the film that we shot last year entitled Tight Lines & Tundra. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it!</div>
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Until my next confession, tight lines!</div>
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It's that time of year again and I couldn't be any more excited about the next two weeks!</div>
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As I sit here in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, I am once again dreaming of Alaska. Only this time my dream is going to be realized once again. Just a few hours from now, I will be graced by the mountains, rivers, and tundra expanses of that great state.<br />
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This time around I get to do it with a good friend and fellow guide Ben Barger. This will be Ben's first trip to the great state and I am excited to experience with him. Here he shows his excitement. Ok, so maybe it was a little posed, but we are excited none the less!<br />
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With ten eager anglers preparing for departure in the next couple of days, we are looking forward to a great week. Jim Johnson, owner of Naknek River Camp just emailed me this morning and said the Rainbow bite is just about hit full speed, the Silvers are still being caught in good numbers, and Brooks River is fishing better than they have ever seen it! That is music to my ears and many others too!<br />
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Here is just a small throwback photo selection from last years trip.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b> Sockeye Salmon...Some say they are ugly, but I kind of like their look! </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Wouldn't mind one of these awesome fish on my wall personally.</b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"> Greg Senyo holds a great Brooks River Rainbow. There are </span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">plenty more where he came from!</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"> Mike Schmidt took this sunset photo while in camp last </span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Ham hit his first Silver with me on one of our favorite stretches of water. </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Mark slammed this monster Rainbow on the Naknek. This trip we </b></span></div>
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This year we hope for a lot of the same with a few twists. In the next two weeks, we hope to focus a bit more on a very overlooked fish and that is the Northern Pike. They are in abundance on the Naknek River and her tribe, but are often overlooked because of the popularity of the Bows and Salmon. This year we hope to add a few of these hogs to the mix. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>they have </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>been picking them up like this all summer. Hope to bag some </b></span></div>
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Also, another change up is my other passion in the great outdoors and that is bird hunting. Last year I vowed I would not return to this great state without a gun and I am happy to say that my Benelli was checked at the counter this morning when I left Cleveland. Ben and I plan to take some time after clients have headed for home to scope out the possibilities for Grouse, Ptarmigan, and the various species of ducks in the area. If you are up for a world-class cast-n-blast, then keep your eyes peeled and ears to the ground as next year this may be a very good possibility!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Here is a photo I found online of guys hunting ducks on the Naknek River. </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>This is one awesome example of a mixed bag! And just </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>think, you could catch a 30" Rainbow in the afternoon too!</b></span></div>
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Well, that is all for now. It's time to grab the bags and head for our next gate to catch the final leg of our flight. To Jim, Wink, John, Leif, Tom, Cindy, Jim, Ken, Don, and Bill, we can't wait to meet up with you in King Salmon. It's time to get some memories made. See you soon!</div>
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