For some serious steelheading to start going down in Northeast Ohio. We still have some snow on the ground which will melt off in the next couple of days and then the forecast looks really good. Very little to no precipitation in the 10 day forecast and temps in the mid 40's to low 50's will be just what the Dr, ordered to get this ball rolling. Here at the shop decided not to wait any longer and began the guiding season today with pretty good results with a handful of clients on the water. At this point everyone seemed happy to just be on the water and catching a few fish was a very nice bonus. Look for the catch rate to only go up from here as more rivers began to fish in Ohio and steelhead continue their annual trek into our beautiful Lake Erie tributaries. I will post some pics from today with the next report.

Don't forget to get your 2011 fishing license if you have not done so already. Old ones have expired so it's time to renew them. Reports from Ohio today include a few fish caught on both Payne and Mill creeks and Elk Creek in PA is a nice sexy green with anglers having some luck with a mix of fresh and older fish. Again look for the rivers to settle down in the next 4 days or so and fishing to begin in earnest in Ohio by the weekend. I know everyone is ready.
Tight Lines Dan and Pete.