Shop Day, September 25th at Chagrin River Outfitters
Posted by Brett | Posted in Brett McCrae , Dan Pribanic , John Rochus , Matt Hynes , ohio steelhead , Shop Day , simms waders , steelhead , steelhead alley | Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010
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It's almost that time of year. Fall steelhead season is quickly approaching, and CRO is having a fall shop day featuring presentations, seminars, fly tying, casting contests, free casting lessons, and single hand and spey casting demonstrations. Stop by the shop for some great deals on steelhead necessities, and to see all the new gear coming out for fall 2010. Manufacturer representatives will be on hand to showcase their product lines, new items coming out for fall 2010, and will be answering questions from customers. There will also be a raffle held on that day with multiple prizes available highlighted by a pair of Simms G3 waders!
The seminar lineup is as follows:
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!
