Fishing with lefty, cool new fish pics, surf steel, and steelhead update...

Posted by Dan | Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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Had to throw in this picture of Justin in the latest Drake magazine. Unlike most fly fisherman who would love to have their pic in any magazine Justin is looking away so you can't tell it's him which makes it that much better.

Mike sent in this pic of a monster marbled trout caught in Slovenia. That thing is frightening.

My little brother Ernie sent a pic of one of his favorite clients, Lefty Kreh. He says he always looks forward to fishing with lefty because of what he can do with a fly rod, which to hear him tell it is whatever he wants to, and if you have ever seen Ernie cast or fish you know it must be very impressive.

Another of Lefty and Scott Lockner chillin' in the drift boat. Ernie says chillin' is one of Lefty's favorite words,




These guys are being caught pretty regularly from the surf, any takers.

Steelhead Report:

Steelhead have been staging at the creek mouths of Elk, Conneaut, and the Mile streams for some time now and anglers have been enjoying pretty good surf success. The cool air temps have water temps down but we need more rain for them to push into the rivers in good numbers. Right now anglers looking for chrome should hit the mouth and lower stretches of Elk, any of the Mile streams, Cattaraugus creek, and Conneaut. Their have also been a few fish taken in the Grand and Chagrin in the lower stretches and off the breakwalls but not in any numbers and you are better off heading East. Slowly stripped baitfish patterns have been the best bet in both the surf and rivers. Todays rain has the rivers on the rise but we need alot more to flush them out good and keep them from dropping to quickly. Expect them to recede quickly and still be a murky for a few days even though the flows may look good.

Something for everyone at Shop day this Sat. Sept. 25th 9am-4pm

Posted by Dan | Posted in | Posted on Monday, September 20, 2010

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Check out the latest in simms fleeces, windproof gloves and jackets and be on hand for all the great simms gear giveaways during the day including pair of G3 waders.

All new packs and vests from fishpond and simms.

Also we have expanded the fly selection again this year and now have over 300 great steelhead patterns. Come on down and find a new go to fly.

No Matt's not one of the door prizes, but a new pair of the simms G3 waders both anglers are wearing will be.

We have got buggers galore.

Rod selection is the best around for steelhead. Orvis, Sage, Redington, and Scott to name a few.

Also lots of new tying materials for creating new patterns or changing up the old standbys.

Including lots of hard to find tying items. Like Prince Albert in a can we have Lady Amherst in a boot.

There will also be fly tyers on hand all day tying up the latest in steelhead patterns and the seminars are all new and packed with great info to help you become a better steelhead angler. Day starts at 9am and goes until 4pm. Seminars are listed below.
See you Sat. Dan and Pete

9:00 AM: Dan Pribanic will explore the history of the Lake Erie steelhead fishery from it's beginnings up to the present day. Dan will discuss proper gear, equipment, time of year, and locations to target these wonderful gamefish in Lake Erie's tributaries from Ohio to New York.

10:30AM: Brett McCrae will present Steelhead 101; this presentation will include guide secrets for fishing for Erie steelhead. Topics covered include:
  • strategies for different seasons - locating fish in fall, winter, and spring
  • feeding fish - what they're eating, and why
  • local watersheds - understanding flows and conditions
  • rigging for success
  • hooking, playing, and releasing steelhead
12:00 PM: Matt Hynes will walk anglers through the basics of switch rods and explain why these specialty rods are gaining popularity in the Great Lakes region. Matt will also clarify rod, reel, and line options, as well as casting techniques, sink tip choices, fly selection, and much more.

1:30 PM: John Rochus will present "Matching the Hatch for Erie Steelhead". John will explain the variety of food choices steelhead have available to them while in our streams, and how to effectively match them to catch more fish.

9:00 AM and 11:00 AM - Single hand fly casting demonstrations
10:00 AM and 12:00 PM: Spey and switch casting demonstrations
1:00 PM: Distance and accuracy casting competitions. Casting will be done with a 7 wt. fly rod and a WF floating line.

The staff at the shop is looking forward to seeing all of you there!






Shop Day, September 25th at Chagrin River Outfitters

Posted by Brett | Posted in , , , , , , , , | Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010

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It's almost that time of year. Fall steelhead season is quickly approaching, and CRO is having a fall shop day featuring presentations, seminars, fly tying, casting contests, free casting lessons, and single hand and spey casting demonstrations. Stop by the shop for some great deals on steelhead necessities, and to see all the new gear coming out for fall 2010. Manufacturer representatives will be on hand to showcase their product lines, new items coming out for fall 2010, and will be answering questions from customers. There will also be a raffle held on that day with multiple prizes available highlighted by a pair of Simms G3 waders!

The seminar lineup is as follows:

9:00 AM: Dan Pribanic will explore the history of the Lake Erie steelhead fishery from it's beginnings up to the present day. Dan will discuss proper gear, equipment, time of year, and locations to target these wonderful gamefish in Lake Erie's tributaries from Ohio to New York.

10:30AM: Brett McCrae will present Steelhead 101; this presentation will include guide secrets for fishing for Erie steelhead. Topics covered include:
  • strategies for different seasons - locating fish in fall, winter, and spring
  • feeding fish - what they're eating, and why
  • local watersheds - understanding flows and conditions
  • rigging for success
  • hooking, playing, and releasing steelhead
12:00 PM: Matt Hynes will walk anglers through the basics of switch rods and explain why these specialty rods are gaining popularity in the Great Lakes region. Matt will also clarify rod, reel, and line options, as well as casting techniques, sink tip choices, fly selection, and much more.

1:30 PM: John Rochus will present "Matching the Hatch for Erie Steelhead". John will explain the variety of food choices steelhead have available to them while in our streams, and how to effectively match them to catch more fish.

9:00 AM and 11:00 AM - Single hand fly casting demonstrations
10:00 AM and 12:00 PM: Spey and switch casting demonstrations
1:00 PM: Distance and accuracy casting competitions. Casting will be done with a 7 wt. fly rod and a WF floating line.

The staff at the shop is looking forward to seeing all of you there!