My first thoughts on Steelhead fishing were to pursue them in the Great Lakes bays. That was until i took in a free Steelhead seminar at Gander Mountain in Elyria. Thats where i met Steelheadbob, or Rob has is friends know him. Rob hosted the seminar and it was all about fishing for these great fish in our rivers of Steelhead Alley. By time Rob was done with the seminar i had changed my mind about trolling for these fish and could'nt wait to chase them in the scenic rivers. I have been Steelhead fishing for going on three years now and im totally addicted.
Throughout my time Steelheading, i have always looked up to Rob for his advice on where to fish and what flies and bait to use. Even though i have never chartered with him, he has never led me astray, and thanks to him i have caught several fish. Last winter i finally had to chance to fish with Rob. It was the coldest day of the year and most of the rivers were frozen shut. Rob took me to one little spot of the Rocky River, told me what to use and within five minutes i was hooked up with a five lb chromer. By the time he netted the fish for me i was totally frozen. We didn't fish anymore that day but he drove me around the Rocky and pointed out some great spots to try when the river thawed. When i tried to pay for the charter, Rob would not accept the money (because we didn't get to fish long) even though i picked the date and river to fish. Rob is a real class act. Every other charter would have taken the money and not thought twice about it.
Rob is one of those guys who truly loves to fish, but loves to teach others to fish even more. There isn't a time i go Steelheading without talking to him and he always leads me to the fish. He is a true friend and i know anyone who meets him on the river would feel the same.

Jim Martin___ OGF Member LimaEyecatcher