4/26/09 Grand River

I was out for a few hour during the morning with the owners of OnebyOne fly rods. These guys make custom rods built to order. They handed me a rod about a month ago and I can't put it down. I will be getting a few more for clients to use real soon. These rods are great and have the feel like no other rod I have ever used. I have used many from several different companies. Some good and some I wouldn't hit a one handed man with. I will post again soon about having these guys make anyone a custom made rod. Below you will find what they made me and how it works. I used this rod the other day and landed some real big fish. I have attached a copy of the crew for your viewing pleasure. The owners and builders Lori,John,Paul and Chaz. Keep the reels screaming

Bob,



your rod is built on a Sage Z- Axis blank. 11ft 8wt hand built and turned burl cork grip. Struble reel seat with built in fighting butt that holds reel in place. very secure. The guides are top of the line titanium frames with silicone carbide rings. As you now know they are as smooth as it get for casting and fighting fish. The weave is a two part weave with the an under pattern then your name weaved on top of the pattern. We think that rod is as good as it gets for steelhead fishing. We also tested the line rating on the rod with a scientific system to make sure a rod that says it is an 8wt is actually an 8wt. That blank is perfect. We check every blank that way so you are getting the line weight that you think you are. Have you ever had a rod that just would not cast right with the line you were using? The rating on the rod from the factory was probably wrong and the rod just won't perform.

4/18/09 Ohio Cetra Basin Steelheaders

On 4/18/09 Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders had a great opportunity to take a few guest out fishing from the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. We had a great group of guys from O.C.B.S show up and donate their time and experience to show others about our great sport. George Voinovich arrived and received his new steelhead rod after spending a few hours on one of the local Ohio tribs.

We also had other dignitaries fishing with different O.C.B.S members. The groups spread out on many different areas and had a great day. I took out two and included a few pictures. The whole group had a great time and I cant wait to get back out again.I included a few pictures from the day. Keep the reels screaming.

4/19/09 Day Fishing

I had the opportunity to take Keith and Chris Pearcy fishing today. Today was the day Chris would learn to use a fly rod. We started the day slow with instructions and then went to catching. Chris and Keith both hooked and landed a few fish. I have attached the testimonial from Keith about our day. Keep the reels screaming

My son, Chris has been fishing all of his life for bass and salmon with spinning gear. I asked Bob if he could teach him to fly fish for steelhead. The only request that I made of Bob was that Chris catch fish. I bought Chris an 8 wt for his birthday, and trusted Bob to teach him the basics.

The result was that we had a fantastic day of fishing! Bob delivered on everything that I asked for, and Chris caught quite a few steelhead. That being said, I caught more than my share of fish, too.

Being a great guide is more than putting people over fish. Bob gave us just the right amount of advice, then let us fish. If we had questions or needed tackle changes, he was right there, but never in the way. When I look at the pictures of my son and I holding steelhead, I'm struck by the unbridled joy on our faces.

I really could not be more pleased with Bob. Beyond his terrific ability as a guide, he really is good company. I plan to go out again with Bob and my newly minted steelhead addict son.

4/15/09 Steelheaad Water Info

I wanted to post regarding the recent rains and flows. All the rivers are up but the East side streams in P.A are dropping as I type. Ohio rivers take a few extra days to clear but should be in good shape for the weekend. The feeders for the big rivers clear quicker so keep an eye on them to be clear by Thursday and Friday. Keep the reels screaming. I have attached a few pics of some recent trips.

4/14/09 Ohio Stream ( Steelhead Fishing )

Sonny and I headed out this morning for some Steelhead fishing. We headed East with the flow rates prime. We started out first going over the basic techniques and reasons we use these techniques. Sonny first started to go after a few fish and then turned around to find the mother load. We fished for a several hours getting several hookups and LDR's. We also managed to land a few nice fresh Steelhead. I have attached a few pics of Sonny and one of Dennis who was out helping out. Keep the reels screaming. We still have plenty of time for more Steelheading.

4/12/09 Tradition

It was a great day today and keeping with my tradition it was a fishing day. My daughter and I headed out for some afternoon fishing. We made a trip to one of the local fishing spots and we found some fish. My daughter hooked an landed 5. We fished next to a guy who was fishing for about 20 minutes with no fish. He left after her second fish. I landed 4 some fresh some old. It was a great day just to spend it with someone you love. Keep the reels screaming.

4/12/09 Water Conditions

I wanted to post about the water conditions at this time. All the tribs are fish able and giving up fish. The Grand is almost perfect and the Chagrin is at its best. Get up and out its prime time. All the Eastern and western tribs are fishing well. Keep the reels screaming. I posted a few pics of Eric on a recent trip.

4/4/09 Water Conditions

I wanted to post regarding the recent weather conditions we have had dealt to us. We received rain about a 1/2 inch which brought the rivers and creeks up. All are high and muddy. The weather gods also have put some more cold temps in the future. I will post when the conditions change. The runs just started before the last rain and this should bring in more fresh fish. Keep the reels screaming