Erie Steelhead

[Zach Matthews]

Hey guys –

Just got back from a trip with a couple close friends from high school to the Erie tributaries of Ohio.

[Anonymous]

Nice to hear you made the trip up there. I have been making the trek out to Ohio for spring steelhead for about 10 years now and I can honestly say that it really is a locals only event. (which honestly has me questioning the future of my visits there) It can be very hit or miss and you have to pick your days carefully.

[Karlin Bilcher]

Ahh yes, Uniroyal.

[anonymous]

So now do you see it isn’t all the glam it is portrayed in the magazines?

[andrews.]

I just moved to Ohio from the east coast (CT), and I’ve only fished for Lake Erie steelhead twice.

[Zach Matthews]

In fairness, Tim, I’m not sure the magazines have Ohio in mind when they’re doing those glamorous articles. 🙂

Zach

[Aaron Brown]

Next time you get to OH, Zach, get a hold of me. Maybe head a little further west and I’ll take you to the V. It’s not as popular as the Grand/Chagrin, but there are very nice fish and few people.

[Mark Schafer]

I keep waiting for Patrick to say they arn’t really Steelhead..

[Zach Matthews]

I’ve had this debate with my friends too.

[Anonymous]

In fairness, Tim, I’m not sure the magazines have Ohio in mind when they’re doing those glamorous articles. 🙂

Zach

I think you meant Dave.

[andrews.]

I’ve had this debate with my friends too.  “Steelhead” is a non-scientific descriptive term based on how they look.  These were football shaped and bright chrome.  They are all Onchorhynchus mykiss,

Definitely all O. mykiss.

[Mark Schafer]

I guess we don’t really need Patrick after all. It may have been to long ago for many to remember.

[Anonymous]

I guess we don’t really need Patrick after all. It may have been to long ago for many to remember.

I remember when he organized a fly swap and then didnt…well…a…follow through with the swap part.

[andrews.]

I guess we don’t really need Patrick after all. It may have been to long ago for many to remember.

I obviously don’t know the Patrick reference, but I guess my post came across the wrong way.

[Mark Schafer]

No offence intended Andrew, it’s always nice to have people around

[Andrew Barclay]

Ha ha. I remember it Mark…

[Karlin Bilcher]

Andrew

[Michael Exl]

In Erie, it is a steelhead if it is caught on the swing, if it is caught any other way it is a rainbow ;).

[andrew stoehr]

Andrew   –  No reason to apologize, I sincerely appreciate the thoughtfulness of your reply.  I was a part of a somewhat heated debate a decade ago on this exact issue and arrived at your same conclusion.  
I think sometimes it’s hard for serious steelheader’s west coast and otherwise to deal with some of the nuances of the GL fishery…  you know like catching a dozen fish in a few hours effort.  However some other dudes seem to really appreciate it, you can swing fly’s with the two hander, have a shot at a 10+ pound fish and fish some “big” water.  It’s awesome IMO.    
Thanks for your thoughts,
Kb

[Jim Lampros]

The fishing, scenery and generally everything about Ohio is lousy; y’all should head somewhere else next time.

JL

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