RICH CAME ALL THE WAY FROM FLORIDA FOR THIS TROPHY...

AND HE LET STEVE TAG ALONG TO CATCH THE LITTLE ONES....

BIG CREEK ON THE GRAND THIS MORNING....

THIS EAST SIDE TRIB FISHED UNTIL NOON WHEN IT BLEW OUT TODAY...

CONNEAUT WAS HIGH, LEAFY , AND MUDDY...JUST WHAT WE NEEDED...

The staff got out this morning to get a good look at our rivers and see what affect the rains had on our local tribs. It didn't take long to see that everything was on the rise due to the half-inch to inch of rain that fell early this morning. Look for this rain to bring in a significant push of fish - they have been held up in the lower rivers/lake, and now is their time to push upstream and really start the fall run.

The Rocky is at 675 and falling - look for it to fish early in the weekend.

The Chagrin is at 1200 and falling - look for this underrated fall gem to fish late Friday and thru the weekend.

Conneaut Creek: currently bank to bank and rising, maybe Saturday...

For anglers looking to fish tomorrow and Friday, consider fishing one of the smaller PA tributaries of steelhead alley - the miles tribs, Elk, and Walnut Creek will be fishing within the next 24 hours and should be loaded with fresh fish.

The Grand? Fogettaboutit for the time being - it's at 1300 and rising.

The Vermillion - call Eric Lindstrom for an up-to-date report.

With the high water, look for bigger flies that create a larger profile in the water to produce well - stop by the shop for a great selection of these types of patterns. Steelhead princes, superflash nymphs, brown and black stones, white, black, and purple buggers should all fish well over the next few days. Vary the colors and sizes of your egg patterns with the water clarity on the stream you are fishing. If leaves aren't present in the water consider fishing a streamer as these fresh fish often fall victim to a big fly.

As always, call the shop with any questions you might have. 440-247-7110. Tight lines and good fishin'.