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!