Join fellow anglers for a day focused on this incredible sport fish. Learn to read the river and new fly casting techniques, check out the latest gear and pick up tips on secrets of the sport. Visit exhibitors, vendors, fly-tiers and enjoy demonstrations and presentations.
The event is co-sponsored by The Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders and Cleveland Metroparks. The nature center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted.
Here’s the schedule for the FREE event:
9:00 a.m. The Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders – Tom Blotzer – President
- Session Welcome and Opening Notes
9:15 a.m. Update on OHIO Steelhead Program
- Kevin Kayle – Fish Hatchery Program Administrator – ODNR Division of Wildlife
10:00 a.m. Watershed Update
11:00 a.m. Spin/Centerpin/Fly Fishing Angling for Ohio Steelhead
- Mike Durkalec – Cleveland Metroparks Aquatic Biologist
- Wael Dardir – OCBS Vice President, Local Angler
Noon
- Grab a snack and enjoy the movie Spey Daze – A Great Lakes Journey by Robert Thompson
1:30 p.m. On the Water Demo
- Learn effective Fly Casting and rigging techniques such as nymphing, bottom bouncing and swinging.
2:30 p.m. Great Lakes Steelhead Fly Tying Demo
- Jerry Darkes – Angling Consulting Services – Learn how to tie the most productive patterns for Ohio Steelhead waters
Steelhead Big Raffle Winner will be announced at 4:00
