Cold rains have once again brought steelhead back to the tributaries of Lake Erie in North East Ohio.  The Savvy steelheaders out there have all ready taken advantage of the early opportunities and struck chrome while others are still waiting to wet a line.  The lower Chagrin had been fishing very well for early October and the last few days of rain will jump start this season.  Anglers on the west side have been enjoying good fishing on the Rocky as well.  The east side tribs like the Conneaut and Elk have not been getting as much water as we have here but did get some which will help.  Time to celebrate the return of the steelhead and go fishing. 

 

Shop Events for October: 

Free Guided fishing trips:  Spend the equivalent of a full day trip ($375) at Chagrin River Outfitters and receive a free half day of guided steelhead fishing.  Offer good October 11th, 12th and 13th.

 

Saturday October 13th:  Free fly line and reel cleaning.  Clean/new fly lines float higher and cast further.  Come down to the shop and we will get your line and reel as good as new.

 

Saturday October 20th: Fly tying Fall swinging patterns with Greg senyo 12-4.

 



Our guides have been doing there homework and are ready to put you on some fish, call and book your trip today.

Fresh fish are what this time of year is all about.

The first one of the year sucks you right back in.

 Shop is stocked up with the latest in switch and single hand rods for those looking for a new weapon.

Thanks to the folks at Simms pants for wearing under your waders are better that ever.  Come grab a pair and be more comfortable than ever while fishing.

 

 



 The best bargain in steelhead reels is the Nautilus FWX but they can be hard to get.  We just got ten from the factory but the will go fast.  Get yours today at Chagrin River Outfitters.

Good polarized optics are a must have for fisherman.  If you have them you know what i mean, if you don't make a point to get some.

 

 



The Fish are in.   Go get em and remember to be courteous to your fellow angler please.

 

 

Saturday September 22nd: Chagrin River Outfitters Fall Shop Days. 8:30 am-4pm

All day events, seminars, fly tying, rigging, casting lessons and instruction from local fly fishing guides. Gear giveaways from simms, regal vises, sage and more. Great sales. Instructional seminars include

 Steelheading 101 8:30 am: Comprehensive overview of steelheading the great lakes tributaries and the rivers and streams of Northeast Ohio. Including proper gear, river flows, fly patterns, rigging, and more.

 Spey and Switch rods for great lakes steelhead 10:30am: Why two handed rods for the Great lakes tribs, what are the best choices and why, selecting flies, lines, and sink tips, casts you need to know.

Spey and switch rod casting demos 1pm. 

Guide secrets to rigging for success all day

Fly tying:

Egg patterns (all day)

Swinging Patterns 10-3 Intruders, dear hair sculpins, marabou speys, prom dress and more.

 

 

2 new flies in fly tying blog.

Come to the shop day and have your box looking like this.



 

Its getting to be that time of year again around steelhead alley and your favorite fly shop.  Flies are being tied, the weather channel is being paid attention to a little more,  rumors are circulating of early steelhead in the lower rivers, new gear is showing up at the shop daily, lines are being cleaned and replaced, new gear is being fondled and caressed, old waders are being patched.  In other words things are getting back to the way we like it. 

 

With the coming of Fall also brings Fall seminars at the shop and this year we are doing more than ever to show or support for our local anglers in and around steelhead alley.  Last week Greg Senyo put on a great fly tying show for us and unveiled some exciting new materials for all on hand.  Looks like another exciting Fall season is heading our way and i for one can't wait.     

 

 

  Saturday September 8th, 10am-3pm: Kevin Feenstra  Fall Steelhead/Salmon Seminar:  Kevins presentation will focus on strategies for targeting Fall fish in Great Lakes tributaries followed by fly tying demonstrations showing off some of his favorite patterns that have made him a legend among great lakes fly fishers. 

 

Saturday September 15th and 29th:  On the water spey casting classes with Will Turek.  8am-12noon.  Expert two handed casting instruction limited to 4 students.  $100.00 per student.  Classes will fill fast.  Sign up at shop or call 440 247 7110.  Payment required at time of booking.

 

Saturday September 22nd:  Chagrin River Outfitters Fall Shop Days.  8:30 am-4pm

All day events, seminars, fly tying, rigging, casting lessons and instruction from local fly fishing guides.  Gear giveaways from simms, regal vises, sage and more.  Great sales.   Instructional seminars include

 

Steelheading 101 8:30 am:  Comprehensive overview of  steelheading the great lakes tributaries and the rivers and streams of Northeast Ohio.  Including proper gear, river flows, fly patterns, rigging, and more.

 

Spey and Switch rods for great lakes steelhead 10:30am:  Why two handed rods for the Great lakes tribs, what are the best choices and why, selecting flies, lines, and sink tips, casts you need to know. 

 

Saturday October 20th:  Fly ting with Greg Senyo from 12noon-4pm. 

 

 

And of course if you need something to tie those flies on new shanks are in stock as well. 

 

 

   

Learn how to tie the low rider in the fly tying blog, may be a fall for smaller sparser swinging patterns.

As August winds down there is a feel of Fall in the air and anticipation for steelhead is starting to build.  Tyers have been coming in the shop and have been greeted by very cool new materials and a new look to the shop.  We also continue to gear up intrepid anglers heading for parts not unknown but at least lesser known to many on angling adventures that they will always remember.  It seems that there are many more anglers heading to Alaska, Montana, and British Columbia this year then the past few years combined and they are stopping in the shop to get the best in fly fishing gear for their trip.  If you have a dream trip in the future make sure to stop in for the right gear and right advice. 

This Friday and Saturday CRO will be having a reopening sale and will also host fly tyer Greg Senyo as he unveils brand new fly tying materials designed for steelhead alley.  Greg will be tying from 11-3 with these new materials and some old favorites that when combined make some must see new patterns.  For Friday and Saturday we will be offering Sage Vantage rods, Orvis Access rods, and Redington CPX rods all for 25% off including trout rods, Salmon/steelhead rods, bonefish/saltwater rods and switch rods.  Stop on in and see the shop.

Shop Sale Friday 24th and Saturday the 25th

25% off fly rods

25% off Scientific Angler Fly lines

25% off select fly reels

25% off select Simms waders

Fly Tying and new tying materials with Greg Senyo Saturday Aug. 25th.