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Guide and Commercial fly tier Mark DeFranks website. Mark will tie your custom flies. From Trout to Tarpon their the place to call.

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Best Area Bait and Tackle Shops

Chagrin River Bait and Tackle

Located in Eastlake Ohio selling fishing licenses bat and some steelhead tackle. 440-942-9716

Erie Shore General Store

Some bait and tackle located in Eastlake Ohio 440-942-3470

Karran Shop

Karan Shop has bait and steelhead tackle plus a selection of Lake Erie Tackle. Located at 413 South Ridge Geneva, Ohio (440) 466-3561

Elk Creek Sports

Erie Outfitters

Area Camp Grounds Open year round

The Great Lakes Steelhead Chronicles: A Guide's Eye View of a World Class Fishery

The Great Lakes Steelhead Chronicles provides an overview of the developing Great Lakes steelhead fishery through the eyes of local outfitters and guides.

Topics include:

The Lakes, Fish, and Rivers
Fly Fishing Heritage
Steelhead Culture
Fishing Techniques and Flies
Economic Value
Environmental Issues

Featuring top Great Lakes area anglers Jerry Darkes, Kevin Feenstra, Rick Kustich, Bob Linsenman, Ray Schmidt

Welcome To

OhioSteelheader.com

With Guide Dick Keagy

The Ohio Steelheader Dick Keagy with a Steelhead caught on the fly

My name is Dick Keagy. I fish and guide the Lake Erie feeder streams for Steelhead trout. I am a life long resident of North East Ohio. I have all of the equipment you will need. You may fly or spin fish or do both. First time steelheaders or fly fishers are welcome. Casting instruction is included if necessary. All flies and baits are included in the price. I also bring a streamside lunch and beverages. I am a full time guide who has fished the area streams for over 30 years.

I base my trips from North East Ohio where it is just a short drive to the action each day. Our streams vary from large to small. My knowledge of these streams will assure you that you are fishing the best possible water on the day of your trip. Ohio stocks the Manistee strain of steelhead. They are noted for their exceptional size and fight. They will average 24 inches in length.

I start guiding October 1st and continue thru until May 1st weather permitting. I am a retired Tool and Die Maker who worked for General Motors. I am a full time guide. I am available to guide seven days a week. You will use top quality equipment and all you need to bring are waders and a fishing license. I always bring my own rods but if you want to use your own rod. Bring it along and I'll rig it up for Steelhead Fishing.

Who wants to fish in a crowd. Let alone pay to fish in a crowd. I specialize in finding out of the way places that are not crowded. I prefer to fish the less crowded weekdays but I am available seven days a week thru our season. Our streams get muddy very quickly. I know many small feeder streams as a option if we get high water. I will not waste your time fishing when the streams are blown out. If we must cancel due to weather your $50 deposit will be refunded. We are the only guides confident enough to offer "you catch fish or you fish free" policy on our guide trips.

Our fish are excellent quarry for the fly fisher. We use 6 and 7weight rods. The fish respond to flies or bait well. I will bring both fly and spin gear if you would like. During the spring months you may get to sight fish. I have developed many unique effective patterns for taking steelhead in our streams.

Spin fishing methods also work well in our streams. During the winter months many of my guests prefer to use spinning gear as it is less prone to freezing. We target big Ohio Manistee strain fish in the deeper holes. I will the best bait available on my spin fishing trips. Fresh eggs, local emerald shinners, and perfectly cured single salmon eggs can mean the difference between success and failure.

I decided to join the group of guides at SteelheadSchool.com I am now a Team Member Guide with Don Mathews and the rest of the guys at steelheadschool. It made sense to network with these guys. I saw them on the stream everyday anyhow. Sometimes its a small world when your a steelhead guide. So far this team concept is working out very well. The guys at steelheadschool are the best of the best when it comes to Ohio Steelhead Fishing..!!

I know there are a lot of new guides cashing in on the Ohio Steelhead Fishery. I hope you decide to fish with an"old pro". Choose me as your Steelhead Alley guide and let my years of experience work for you.!!

You may now call our central booking number at 330-565-5457or myself directly at 330-646-8150 to reserve your fishing date.