Steelhead; I never heard of the term before until a great friend of mine introduced me to the excitement of river fishing last fall. It started as a curiosity and quickly developed into once a week trips to Cleveland. The problem was, I wasn’t catching any fish with my fly rod. I was new to river fishing, let alone new to fly fishing altogether. After numerous empty-handed trips I started losing hope of catching my first steelhead. I had already spent thousands of dollars in gear, instructional books and a variety of baits.
I had just about given up until this great friend of mine introduced me to Steelhead Bob. Steelhead Bob was very professional and extremely knowledgeable in his passion for steelheading. He took time out of his day to take us out and show us the ropes. Within a couple of weeks I had my first steelhead (an 8 ½ lb hen) that set the hook in my own passion for steelhead. Since then Steelhead Bob has taken time out of his own busy schedule to provide us with information and help in having successful trips. Even in the off-season he doesn’t forget those who he has helped. The man eats sleeps and breathes fishing and has given me the opportunity to partake in, not only catching my first steelhead, but in meeting great people and enjoying river fishing altogether.

Joe. OGF Member