Put it in their wheelhouse!!! Ohio Steelhead Fishing at its finest!

Above: Ya Kelly gets it!

Above: Will stoked about his Ohio Steelhead

Above: Terry with some afternoon delight

What can I say about the past few days but priceless. I was able to get out on the water with a old client/friend Will from Texas who I had guided back in the day in Montana. He brought along two other Gentlemen Terry and Kelly who were class acts. We spent an evening on the Rocky River Wednesday night, and then shifted gears to the Grand River Thursday and Friday. We fished hard at some points and at other times we all stepped back laughed and enjoy the moment and company. We fished all types of bugs from swinging streamers to tiny flashback pheasant tails, and Biot nymphs. There were some crowds on the rivers but, on Thursday and Friday we spent some time walking, removing ourselves from the noisy roads and traffic, and in the end finding some great fish. Its is fun for me to teach and learn from others as well as spend time on the water with people who want to catch fish but also appreciate the whole aspect of being on the water. Your conversations, decisions, laughs and cries about fish that broke you off in a matter of seconds, and the early to bed to do it all over the next day. Here's to Will, Terry, and Kelly for a great time!

Cheers,

Owen Murphy

Owner/Operator

Bobby with a nice Ohio Steelhead

Jorge was in the zone when he caught this fish

I was fortunate enough to guide a couple of great guys from Detroit today. We kept the wolverine talk to a minimum and we were able to cooperate and find some fish. I think both parties today learned a little bit from each other I know I did. These guys were a class act and a pleasure to be on the water with. We used everything from egg and nymph patterns to swinging big ugly leeches and streamers. Another great day on the water with some great guys.

We are booked up most of the week so... if you want to get out on the water before time runs out give me a shout and we'll hit the rivers..see you out there.

Owen Murphy

owner/operator

Good Friends, Good Weather, and Good Fishing!!

What can I say, between the fishing, weather, and time spent with friends this weekend will go down in the books. Several of us were fortunate enough to take Friday off and make it into a three day weekend. We started early and ended late with a ton of laughs, new friendships and a few fish in between. The guys I spent time on the water with this weekend were guys who appreciate the whole picture. Spending time on the water fly fishing is not all about how many fish you can catch, but for the story's, friends, and the ones that got away. To many people are out there to talk about numbers and how good they are, nobody cares!! Enjoy all that comes with it, catch a few fish have a few laughs, cause in your not going to remember the fish from the day but the people you spent it with.

Above: My good friend Kyle, who just picked up a fly rod for the first time this weekend. Needless to say I think we have a new fishing partner.

Rob P. with a nice Rocky River Steelhead

With most of the rivers around high and muddy, we decided to head east and fish Paine Creek for a few hours this afternoon. The water was a little on the stained side, but we still managed to catch a few fish. Chartreuse sucker spawn and purple egg sucking leach did the trick. Here are some pics of Dave with nice chromers.

The Wait is Over

Well I hope most of you made it out over the weekend. Friday after work I met up with my friend Chris on the Rocky Riiver and fished till the sun went down. Chris willed up a few fish before I got there and I was able to find one as well before we left as the sun went down. We stopped at a local watering hole for a cold beverage and to talk about the next mornings details. We hit the water early Saturday morning and by morning I mean 6:30. Funny thing was we were not the first ones there. We fished several runs and manage to come up with some questionable hooks ups, no fish landed, as well as a craving for coffee and breakfast. I headed out for the afternoon on the Rocky River, to give it one more shot as the sun was beating down warming the waters. My luck was in line as I was able to find some fish. I had the run to myself for several hours and I enjoyed every minute of it. As I hooked my last fish of the day another fisherman had shown up and was kind enough to take a photo. I apologize for it is blurry, there is a short video of the release as well. Flies that worked for me: marabou streamers bright and dark, hotwire princes, and lighitng bugs. A few rain showers in store this week which should only help the cause. Take care and we'll see you out there.

Owen Murphy

Owner/Operator

Ohio Steelhead Drifters

Over the weekend I had a very good friend come into to fish. We had been back and forth over the past week of trying to figure out if it would be worth the while for a 5 hour drive. The weather turned out to be beautiful, and both days on the water were great. I was fortunate enough to have My OSD partner and friend Ryan in the boat, as well as seasoned Wyoming fly fishing guide and friend Rob Peddie. We floated the Cuyahoga River on Saturday and wade fished the Rocky River on Sunday. Needless to say both days were great. Fishing with these guys on the water is not only a great time but is always a learning experience. Fish were not leaping into the boat but with a little persistence and a couple of cagey veterans such as Ryan and Rob they managed to find some fish. I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the weather and water this weekend. The rivers look like they will blow this week so dust your stuff off because things are about to get hot.

Publish Post

Was able to get out a couple ours each of the last 2 days. Fished about an hour and a half on the Rocky River on thursday and went 1/3 using fresh spawn, chrome bright fish. Today went down to the Cuyahoga and went 2/3 in a couple hours, sucker spawn flies did the trick. Above are some pics from the last couple days. Floating a nine mile stretch of the Cuyahoga tomorrow, stay tuned...
-RB