Variety...The Spice of Life!

The summer has been busy with many of our guides relocating to summer haunts to guide and for those who take the summer off, well, it's been time to play.  Not always having the chance to go in search of the trout some of us would like, often times we just get out to enjoy a river and are constantly reminded of the surprises you can find on the end of your line when fishing warm water.  Here are just a few...

Chico holds up a hefty pre-spawn Channel Cat

 Greg and fishing partner hold a couple of Long-nose Gar caught 

while prospecting the Maumee River for White Bass.

 Toward the end of Steelhead season Nate Miller, myself and my son in tow, decided to go looking for some late season, last minute chrome and came up with a gorgeous surprise full of the payload of a next generation.  This truly was a great looking fish that I know neither of us will forget anytime soon!

 Nate Miller holds a monster Walleye caught while

swinging big flies for late season Steelhead

Nate with another hold on this beauty...nothing

likes the eyes of a big "Eye!"

If you aren't taking the opportunity to get out, don't waste another minute.  We have been out fishing for everything from Rock Bass & White Bass, to Northern Pike and Muskie.  If you have the time get out there and give it a shot.  If you need help or assistance, we offer personal instruction as well as group instruction to help you hone your game.  Give us a call if we can help.

Tight Lines,

Patrick "Flybum" Robinson

Head Guide

Steelhead Alley Outfitters

Fly Tying This Saturday At Chagrin River Outfitters...



100 North Main Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022

Any fly tiers looking to learn new patterns and improve their tying skills we still have a few spots open for our afternoon fly tying session this Saturday, September 10th in the shop. Class is from 1:30-3:30 and will focus on nymphs, baitfish, and egg patterns, cost is $25 and includes materials. Students need their own tools and vise. To RSVP please contact the shop at 440-247-7110.

Streamers and Swung Flies!

Nymphs and Eggs!

A River Runs Through It and Then...

In 1992 the fly fishing industry received a huge shot in the arm. It was called Robert Redford and "A River Runs Through It!" I can't tell you how many conversations I have had with people while on the water who say, "I started fly fishing after I saw the movie, A River Runs Through It." It's like the world of fly fishing can be separated by BTM and ATM....before the movie and after the movie.

Well, no more. I believe that the next shot in the arm is taking place right now and in a couple years we are going to start hearing a different story. In the last month, The Orvis Company has started a campaign that spans the country to help bring people into this wonderful sport. In recent weeks, here in Ohio and all across the country, Orvis stores as well as affiliate shops have been offering "Fly Fishing 101 & 201" classes. Several of us here at Steelhead Alley Outfitters have had the opportunity to be involved in these classes and they have been very well attended. Thanks to Orvis, fly shops, and a lot of volunteers, thousands of people are being introduced to this awesome sport!

The rods are rigged and ready for fresh hands

Ben Barger, Will Turek, Jim Lampros and myself get

ready for the newest class of Fly Fishing 101 students.

Jim Lampros gets started on the basics with an

energetic bunch listening to the instruction.

If you are interested in getting in on either a 101 or 201 class, you still have some time left to get signed up and participate...Oh, and did I mention that it is FREE? YES, FREE! Just click on the hyperlink above and you can see the remaining dates that the Cleveland Orvis store will be holding these classes and what you must do to get involved!

Until the next time,

Patrick "Flybum" Robinson

Head Guide

Steelhead Alley Outfitters