Tag: erie steelhead

The Perfect Conditions

The best time to go fishing is when you can. Despite all the advice from the experts in the magazines about planning and predicting the perfect conditions, this is the mantra of the working class angler. That is not to say that some times are not better than others. But the truth is for the …

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Donegal Trout Unlimited Presents: Patrick Campbell – Fish Erie – Steelhead and Beyond (February 18th)

Steelhead guru Patrick Campbell will be presenting at Donegal Trout Unlimited’s membership meeting on February 18th. Patrick is a guide on steelhead alley and he will be sharing his knowledge and experience of fishing the great lakes for lake run fish species, including: steelhead, brown trout, and Bass. The great lakes are incredible fisheries and …

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The O4P’s of Fly Fishing (a method for beginners)

One of the most common questions I get about Lake Erie steelhead fishing is “what do I use?” The answer depends on a lot of factors, so lets look at a few of them. Honestly there are a lot of good flies out there, the white wooley bugger, frenchies, steelie omelet, rosetta stone, and intruders …

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