The more things change the more they stay the same along steelhead alley and everywhere i suppose.  2012 has come and just about gone with 2013 right around the corner.  What i have learned or has been re enforced rather with our fishery and anglers is that every year is strangely different but also eerily similar to years past.  Meaning that while conditions, water temps, etc vary from year to year its the angler that perseveres and sticks with it that comes out on top.  Fishing this Fall from October to late November was pretty slow and many anglers put away their gear and focused efforts elsewhere but recently those anglers that stuck with it and kept their flies in the water have been seeing the best fishing of the year with very little fishing pressure.  The forecast is chilly for the next 8 days or so and we will wait and see what happens while hoping for temps to warm a bit.   If they do there are plenty of fish in the Chagrin and Grand rivers for the catching right now.  Happy New Years to all and to all tight lines. 

20-40% off shop clearance sale thru Jan 2nd. includes waders, rods, reels, wading pants, fleeces, and more.

Fly tying with Greg Senyo Saturday December 29th. 12-4 at CRO.