Pete was swinging them up again yesterday.

Hooked up with another one that hammered a swung streamer.

Pete posing with another fresh hen from yesterday caught on the swing.

This is Brian from Columbus. Together we covered many miles of the upper Chagrin last Thursday to no avail. We are going to try it again in a few weeks.

The rivers are on the rise and turning muddy in Northeast Ohio. This should bode well for the coming weeks as the high water clears out the river ice and allows the steelhead staging at the river mouths to begin their annual migration into our rivers and streams. For those who have to go out The Pennsylvania tribs are in good shape with that nice steelhead green color and good flow that should last until the rains start later this week.

Saturday, March 13th - 11:00am - 3:00pm - Eric Stroup

• "Seven Simple Lessons To Catch More Trout" - Eric will also be tying his sulpher patterns for Central PA trout fishing.

• Presentation 11am-Noon

• Book Signing Noon - 1:00pm

• Fly Tying 1:00pm-3:00pm

About Eric - As founder, owner and operator of the Spruce Creek Fly Co, Eric has solidified his reputation as one of the premier guides in the east. Years of repeat customers are testimony to his ever evolving techniques and skill. His dedication to the great sport of fly fishing is confirmed each year by the average, 100 guided days in central Pennsylvania and Southwest Montana. Eric’s knowledge and passion extends well beyond guiding. As the official instructor of the Regal Engineering Fly Tying School in Pennsylvania, Eric has the opportunity to share his knowledge of fly tying and entomology that enhances any Eastern Fly Fishing experience. His tying techniques are also available on his DVD, ‘Practical Fly Patterns that Catch Trout’ Volume I & II, with fly fishing great, Charlie Meck. In addition, he is a clinic instructor for the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team. An accomplished writer, Eric has had feature articles in Fly Fisherman Magazine, Eastern Fly Fishing, and he is a regular contributor to the Mid-Atlantic Fly Fishing Guide. He has been recently named the Managing Editor of Kype Magazine.

The release of his recent book, Common-Sense Fly Fishing; 7 Simple Lessons to Catch More Trout has allowed Stroup to educate the masses on the principles he teaches on the water every day. Each presentation, both instructive and interactive, is like a day on the water. Audience members from novice to experienced will benefit and enjoy Eric’s unique presentation and have the opportunity to have the manual in hand as they walk out the door.