tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64583686446835921902024-03-05T13:37:58.720-05:00Ohio Trophy Trout HunterMastering the art of Trophy Fishing!Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-31662241803791374282015-11-01T10:16:00.002-05:002015-11-01T10:55:04.660-05:00Fourteen On...Seven To Hand...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My trip to the Alley was a great start to the 2015 Fall
Steelhead Run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I arrived on the Alley
Wednesday with little more than an hour before darkness ended any further
fishing opportunities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Building up to
this moment there was a lot of advice toward delaying the trip due to the forecasted
weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is usually opportunity;
one just has to find it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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and managed two fish on a Gregg Senyo AI streamer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After complete darkness, I found myself
standing in the river listening to dozens of fish making their way upstream to
find their spawning grounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I threw a
few casts out there, but came to the conclusion feeding time had been replaced
by moving day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was totally content
with just standing in the darkness and listening as the fish pushed past my
feet, seemingly without caution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew
I would be returning to this spot early in the morning to find many of these
fish in their temporary shelters, dragging them kicking and screaming to my net.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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So I thought, upon my return to the river, it had risen two
plus feet and the flow went from mellow and clear to extremely fast, turbulent,
and on the muddy side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There would be no
fishing on this river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With this sinking
in, I decided to head towards Pennsylvania, only stopping briefly at Conneaut Creek
to find her on the rise, as now every Ohio stream was out of play…Pennsylvania
bound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I went as far as Walnut Creek, and the sadness overtook me
when the realization of Western PA not fishing on this day set in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was time for research and
exploration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I have no idea how many miles I put on the road and feet
Thursday, but it was a lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end,
I finished the day with numerous access points entered into the Outdoor
Adventure Vehicles’ GPS and back at Conneaut, which was now blown and still on
the rise, and then back on another Ohio stream, which was showing promise,
having dropped about twelve inches, and now with about the same in
visibility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX8q6kI5V4HDpvswnHetexlRGJbQaYQQJQ8eiDMvtmvS1MfsC0rG22D5spKQ7GB7a4ml-k8vp9XgZNQky8CVels4sX0orh24CA6oDsYCLBcVMcnXl3gC01FV28oc_4XfLmjgCSbmVGCk/s1600/IMG_7033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX8q6kI5V4HDpvswnHetexlRGJbQaYQQJQ8eiDMvtmvS1MfsC0rG22D5spKQ7GB7a4ml-k8vp9XgZNQky8CVels4sX0orh24CA6oDsYCLBcVMcnXl3gC01FV28oc_4XfLmjgCSbmVGCk/s400/IMG_7033.jpg" width="400" /></a>It was time to eat and get some rest. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday was to have an early start and a long
day with plans to meet up with Scott Smallwood and Jordan Rambo, fish all day,
then make the five hour trip home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I woke up on my Birthday to learn Scott was not able to make
it due to reasons out of his control, and Rambo had to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More rain had hit overnight so I decided to
place my odds back in PA, planning to arrive at Walnut Creek just after first
light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Upon my arrival at Walnut, I found a full parking lot and shoulder-to-shoulder
combat fishing as far as the eye could see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This was disappointing, and I set coordinates to a spot on Elk Creek,
finding dozens of cars in one lot, and seven in another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knowing this meant overcrowding, I decided to
try my luck at yet another location on the Elk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Here I found promise, five cars in total and about a half-mile
walk to the river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to give it
a shot and geared up trekking my way toward the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my dismay, I found the same combat fishing
situation I had spent much of the morning running from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since I was where I was, I decided to follow,
I mean slide down the goat trail to the river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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As I walked and greeted the folks along the way, I kept
hearing the same story…”that guy three down had one on, nothing else going on
around here”…this was truly going to be a pure research trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I walked, and I walked, and I walked some
more; every time I thought I was at the end of the line, I was proven
wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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It finally happened, I found the last person well over a
mile down the river, and five hundred yards downstream from him was a straight
span of water without a sole on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
area was flat with no cover to speak of until about two hundred yards down
stream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was here, a cut behind a root-ball
had formed a nice long run with slack-water behind it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmr6BtM8NzmKERpI3oi75H6_LuDtcFKKvTz3CFrTGaGep3m71_curdupP-CpXp4HX8XHU95j2leP5Nvkd3kbEo7e4khr4lH4-JMY7rNlpND9Jpp7QKxsoHIQbUczhhQKbRhW2f8ziQA4/s1600/P1000875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmr6BtM8NzmKERpI3oi75H6_LuDtcFKKvTz3CFrTGaGep3m71_curdupP-CpXp4HX8XHU95j2leP5Nvkd3kbEo7e4khr4lH4-JMY7rNlpND9Jpp7QKxsoHIQbUczhhQKbRhW2f8ziQA4/s320/P1000875.jpg" width="320" /></a>I figured there had to be fish in this run and a few casts of my streamer verified there were. The take was hard and
lightening fast….game on…so I thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Another hour or so proved fruitless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Streamers and tactics were changed many times over and nothing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was time to set up a Czech rig and see
what else might be available in this run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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A few casts of the Czech rig attested there were still fish
before me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After every few casts, fish
were getting off, breaking off, or, finding my net.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, and other characters were moving in!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Fortunately, they did not pressure me too
much and only stayed half the time I was there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In total, I managed twelve hookups at this location, netting five fish,
and breaking off four.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two of the four that
broke off were huge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One gave the
ultimate aerial display, leaping several feet into the air and crashing into the
wall of the stream, landing behind a log where I figured I had certainly lost it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fish then sprang several more feet and
over the log to continue impressing the small crowd, until finally running
downstream, rolling in the line and breaking off the strongest connection in
the rig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would have loved a picture,
but this Steelie was having none of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I think it is time for a GoPro!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCQkEXbid9Q7mR_Uj6pvLNjdG98AbW1FYy1pcv1ACAWhpyLu4UQ7BeKAtYNzBT8x6Fcorz_nXM96Y6U8AeljojUmdLg7alX28EExrHPjn3e7sGl0qSXZu34g77lqpjVbrW1bL_vNZYtc/s1600/P1000878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCQkEXbid9Q7mR_Uj6pvLNjdG98AbW1FYy1pcv1ACAWhpyLu4UQ7BeKAtYNzBT8x6Fcorz_nXM96Y6U8AeljojUmdLg7alX28EExrHPjn3e7sGl0qSXZu34g77lqpjVbrW1bL_vNZYtc/s400/P1000878.jpg" width="400" /></a>In the end there are a few lessons here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, have fun and practice so when your
best opportunities present themselves, you are in a position to best take
advantage of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, if you are
fishing locations you know contain fish, but are not catching any, change up
your flies and techniques until you do find a technique or fly that works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one style or fly works all the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe my success on this trip was generally
due to my use of the Czech rig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hooking
up with twelve fish in four hours, without any other person doing so in the
same run, tells me my style was getting the job done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXrcz2u0p1yfnnpHRckYw1PPvOV0jBvyDTNzY_8bP0ksnSGDje7IRqTBp6DVMq0CEFKp-fGrlwgCQBa5p5MEpllySJlBHjGzcHwjzGeATIBkt-WP5YJZ5y3D4K1C_tG0p733OH94H2R8/s1600/P1000873.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXrcz2u0p1yfnnpHRckYw1PPvOV0jBvyDTNzY_8bP0ksnSGDje7IRqTBp6DVMq0CEFKp-fGrlwgCQBa5p5MEpllySJlBHjGzcHwjzGeATIBkt-WP5YJZ5y3D4K1C_tG0p733OH94H2R8/s400/P1000873.jpg" width="400" /></a>Finally, this trip was classic Steelhead
fishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What this means is, you as the
angler are given numerous variables such as weather, flow rates, and
temperatures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have to weigh this
information, project the outcomes, and then determine where your best odds of
catching fish remain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I am always asked where I am going to fish when planning a
trip and the answer is always the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One cannot determine where they are fishing until all the variables are
weighed, and a particular stream or area presents as the best opportunity to
catch fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may have the time
available, love fishing the Chagrin, but the only fishable river could be in Pennsylvania.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not knowing the Pennsylvania streams at this
moment has likely just killed your only hard earned opportunity to fish
Steelhead Alley for the year.</div>
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My hope is for you all to get out there and perhaps I will see you on the water as I too enjoy our resources. </div>
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Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-6686681220347303242015-10-23T13:14:00.000-04:002015-10-24T07:11:14.128-04:00Mad River CleanSweep - Fall 15'<div class="MsoNormal">
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Conversations can often lead to nowhere, or they can create
some of the most amazing moments; instants of time greater than any one person,
and certainly greater than one individual could ever imagine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bitter cold greeted the Mad River Clean-Sweep volunteers as
we began to amass at the rivers edge, and one of these moments in time commenced
to being realized…pure greatness!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Frost covered rubbish soaked and stung the fingers as Ohio
weather greeted us with wind-chill temperatures in the thirty degree range, but
the Army of ant like volunteers pressed on as if there were no barriers to the
mission, rid the Mad River of the abuse she has suffered at the hands of
man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Twenty-one individuals gathered at the Mad River’s 36 Bridge
on October 17, 2015, not to fish, but to return the treasured Brown Trout
fishery to as litter free as humanly possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Three drift boats covered the river from the 29 Bridge, to
the bridge at Eagle City.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Simultaneously, three mobile land teams covered the river’s parking
spaces from the Pimtown to the St. Paris crossings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This sweep cast the broadest scope of a Mad
River cleanup to date, netting 200 square feet of tightly packed rubbish,
weighing in at 1750 pounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One can only
imagine the surprise as the payloads began being dropped off, and the
realization set in as to how unprepared we were to handle this amount of trash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The solution was to make a mound and return
the next day with a dump trailer to haul everything off to the landfill.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still short by a boat load...</td></tr>
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The Clean-Sweep derived from a conversation on an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/736396083115178/">Ohio Trophy Trout
Hunter</a> Facebook thread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
brought to the successful fruition by coordination from many individuals,
organizations, clubs, and sponsors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
would like to thank Scott Smallwood, Tom Allen, Don Boysel, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TUmadmen?fref=ts">TU Mad Men Chapter</a>, <a href="http://www.mvff.us/">Miami Valley Fly Fishers</a>, <a href="http://www.centralohioflyfishers.org/">Central Ohio Fly Fishers</a>, <a href="http://www.buckeyeflyfishers.com/index.asp">Buckeye United Fly Fishers</a>,
<a href="http://cabelas.com/">Cabelas</a>, <a href="http://www.madriveroutfitters.com/">Mad River Outfitters</a>, <a href="http://www.reelflyrod.com/">ReelFlyRod.com</a>, and Urbana University for
all of their coordination, donations, and members’ support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of all, I would like to thank each
individual volunteer who sacrificed their day to assist with the first, but far
from last, Mad River Clean-Sweep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lessons were learned and the future bi-annual events, as
well as other planned solutions, should prove to maintain the river in as
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May you all keep your lines tight, and our waters clean…see you in the Spring for our next CleanSweep!<br />
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Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-89643611549184224542015-04-12T15:31:00.000-04:002015-04-12T15:32:10.729-04:00First 2015 Spring Alley Trip<div class="MsoNormal">
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April 8<sup>th</sup> and 9<sup>th</sup>, but had to cancel due to all the
weather forecasts combined with river conditions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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That was until Scott Smallwood called with news from Josh of
Mad River Outfitters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather
forecasted was failing to make it to the actual East Alley basin over the past
few days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They speculated these rivers
were being protected from the storm cells due to the significant ice on the
Great Lakes creating a cold front.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
the warm Northern air hit this front, the cells were pushed directly East
outside of the watersheds for the Eastern rivers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am no weatherman, but, when you looked at
the history of those past few days and put a little science to it, it all made
sense to me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Long story short, I took a call from Scott at 1930hrs while
I was cooking dinner bitching about not getting to fish and he convinced me
there was a chance…a chance!<o:p></o:p></div>
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That’s all it takes sometimes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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By 2100hrs I had the wife fed, kitchen cleaned, car packed,
and was on the road to Columbus to meet with Scott and Steve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My wife thought I was crazy!<o:p></o:p></div>
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We departed Columbus around 2230 and began our adventure.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Arriving in Geneva, Ohio around 0100hrs on the 9<sup>th</sup>
we checked into our room and after a long five-hour nap on the floor for me, we
were ready to roll and show the world how it is done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, I checked the gauges…bad news, the
rivers in Ohio were all up and blowing out.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Continuing to review the data, we elected to try the backup
plan to the backup plan… Pennsylvania!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On the road again…<o:p></o:p></div>
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a tired, hungry, and committed Steelheader could view…clear water with dark
holes and decent flows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was game on!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rain caught up with us, but our area was being spared the
worst of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Getting waders on, we met a
great guy, Jordan Rambo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jordan and us
hit it off and we decided we would all be fishing together this day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the water, the group immediately found a bunch of dark
shadows scurrying about and excitement began to build.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Within minutes, fish on came from Scott…we
did it…it was going to be a great trip!<o:p></o:p></div>
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point!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We did catch a few fingerlings
from the previous weeks stocking and continued to do so all day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Then it happened…my line went taught as the indicator slid
back toward the seam and I raised the 9’ 7wt Recon to ensure hook set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FISH ON!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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A few seconds later and this was obviously not a sucker as
Chrome Steel slid about giving the rod a workout, and us an aerial display.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few minutes later I was getting my grip and
grin on and she was back with her friends.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As we continued to molest the water Scott took a Steelie to
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we were as the rain began to threaten the river more minute by minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trekking on ahead I released a cast into a
slight depression where the bottom was looking as if it were dark blue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mend, mend, and once again, it was FISH ON!<o:p></o:p></div>
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About this time our luck had run out as far as weather was
concerned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rain began arriving in
blinding sheets as I fought to bring this beautiful Steelhead to hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used my hand net to tail her and satisfied
I had her secured, I reach for my camera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As I pressed on the power button she broke my grip, bent my rod in a gravel
grinding U shape, and snapped the line clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>No picture…just a story!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A great
story though!<o:p></o:p></div>
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By the time I tied back on, the water was a nice cream color
and prior to us getting off the river, it looked like coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trip concluded…<o:p></o:p></div>
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and likely had a few more on, but with no confirmation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That made for a great trip when it seemed all
but lost on three occasions prior to departing for PA.<o:p></o:p></div>
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About twelve hours on the road for about five hours of
fishing, sleeping on the floor, and getting to bed at 0130 on the 10<sup>th</sup>,
made this guy a tired man at work the next day, but it was all worth it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Getting out with Scott and Steve, meeting new friends, and
learning new water is what it is all about.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Alley is back to producing nice fish so get on out
there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Tight lines and wade safely!<br />
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Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-35459354576936621672015-04-12T12:23:00.000-04:002015-04-12T12:23:10.613-04:00Mad Situation 4/12/15<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4WN2ZM5QA2j8qUtGJspWwZCIzvFS0w4XsZBHjsxAn5k6y3Me7DL-uiqFUm0qArGVeSh9b6kaMGNIq6TZPZPlv4D1914YoYlnXI5_hn5_5DldLXo45e3akhRTHDIbxV54yTQfg94YVsI/s1600/IMG_6471.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4WN2ZM5QA2j8qUtGJspWwZCIzvFS0w4XsZBHjsxAn5k6y3Me7DL-uiqFUm0qArGVeSh9b6kaMGNIq6TZPZPlv4D1914YoYlnXI5_hn5_5DldLXo45e3akhRTHDIbxV54yTQfg94YVsI/s1600/IMG_6471.PNG" height="320" width="180" /></a>The Mad has once again taken a large amount of warm ground
water and reached flows upward of 3300cfs on the Paris gauge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s a good thing…<o:p></o:p></div>
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She is now hovering in the 700 region and by looking at the
graph is likely a deep green in color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a little on the high side to wade, so if you choose to do so
please be overly cautious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Monday should be perfect in flow and have good color if she
gets there before the next bout of rain forecasted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-6308958050245818702015-03-28T08:48:00.003-04:002015-04-03T13:31:47.180-04:00Mad River March 27, 2015Welcome back.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBSeO8d8i0K0QJEHlpgpPXftdRTVUOFOFKYkfYNY0k2IwJmKLnPXZm79-6Bxb-eSqBGes8qTyoHLYJ9Et7Y5WAw8VCKISEOz_xlZm32MMYAgy7EhjgNnw6SBhhdvNfu6rdJzIfi4Wc2R8/s1600/IMG_6448.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBSeO8d8i0K0QJEHlpgpPXftdRTVUOFOFKYkfYNY0k2IwJmKLnPXZm79-6Bxb-eSqBGes8qTyoHLYJ9Et7Y5WAw8VCKISEOz_xlZm32MMYAgy7EhjgNnw6SBhhdvNfu6rdJzIfi4Wc2R8/s1600/IMG_6448.PNG" height="320" width="180" /></a>The river was in great shape yesterday as far as flow and color were concerned. Temperature was not the best, but it has also been worse. Today will likely be the last of the decent water for this latest river rise. After today, I would expect low, clear, and cold water. Thats three strikes on the Mad!<br />
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I dropped in around 11AM and was disappointed to see my walk was being walked. Since my ride was on the way, I decided to stick to my plans and do what I tend to do...relax, and hope to get at least one.<br />
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It was cold, in case you didn't get that, it was cold...I must be getting wimpy as I age because it seems every year it takes longer to get my "Steelhead" hands. This year with limited fishing I have no cold hands tolerance. A friend, Phillip did advise IceBreaker gloves. I will be giving these a try. I have more gloves than my wife has shoes!<br />
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I began the day with a top of the water column presentation and was having no luck with every color presented. I decided to get the fly down and that seemed to do the trick. Totally opposite of how I would normally fish the conditions, but, never draw absolutes with anything. There is always a time and place to look at other tactics.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-xCn5vgUn3bYbZdLji7CwO8nzRWAqlKoTTYBYWC4uDUb7B5bE-Zmr0_heYvXfMMvPtTkpyk5-Baq9R4jZXXZZUHh1OaMtP-nTCXQ21I92yAZcd6hXP2WvCT-nzwWjvl72Xq12AF0GAw/s1600/P1000716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-xCn5vgUn3bYbZdLji7CwO8nzRWAqlKoTTYBYWC4uDUb7B5bE-Zmr0_heYvXfMMvPtTkpyk5-Baq9R4jZXXZZUHh1OaMtP-nTCXQ21I92yAZcd6hXP2WvCT-nzwWjvl72Xq12AF0GAw/s1600/P1000716.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>Eventually I found out they wanted a slow or no presentation. Once again, way outside of my normal fishing technique.<br />
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I ended up with three to the net. 19 inches topped the tape and the other two were in their mid teens. I did not measure them because it was cold...I only measured the 19 because I thought it may have been 20 inches or so (look at the shoulders on this guy). Did I mention my hands were cold :). I missed a double take and one other, seeing both, they too were in there mid to late teens. That made for a nice day on the water. Took a bonus chub and snagged a poor Sucker to round out the Mad River "Trifecta" :).<br />
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It was a great day to get out. I know a couple of others did as well and had a tough day fish wise. So if you were on the water and were skunked, know other good anglers had the same result. In the end I think it was about figuring them out...thats what I seem to have a knack for.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvhwqF-Au3xANh1UM1tVCe-nVGM9_9LTQaBsjsKiVoEmaf5WkAczAXMqY1AZ2FqA2A62KDmNPjr-TmVpzd1u9yJJq33adI388mmcAuEGrAcYsQJ2YUBPpNq2h3lKWF27cMqXa7EPPCTI/s1600/P1000728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvhwqF-Au3xANh1UM1tVCe-nVGM9_9LTQaBsjsKiVoEmaf5WkAczAXMqY1AZ2FqA2A62KDmNPjr-TmVpzd1u9yJJq33adI388mmcAuEGrAcYsQJ2YUBPpNq2h3lKWF27cMqXa7EPPCTI/s1600/P1000728.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>The next forecasted rain is Thursday and the temperatures are supposed to be in the 50's and 60's the whole time. This should kick the river into overdrive; both fish and fishermen will be in a frenzy. Good luck finding unmolested waters but if you do, you have a great chance at a big score.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dp7szrql_iSu040Lhkp3tahHIV73qaAD2ndyt_Lsm9B2bVLGZmomgId45cj9okMa3hpfHKOE_o6rc0QZ6qqMCT7Q6cR6kKQL407_46VXgLw7G3cWgfEO0Uz2HY_1q8SVQ6QkrpHOql8/s1600/P1000726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dp7szrql_iSu040Lhkp3tahHIV73qaAD2ndyt_Lsm9B2bVLGZmomgId45cj9okMa3hpfHKOE_o6rc0QZ6qqMCT7Q6cR6kKQL407_46VXgLw7G3cWgfEO0Uz2HY_1q8SVQ6QkrpHOql8/s1600/P1000726.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>Please remember to catch and softly release. These fish do not belong on a wall!. Take a good photo or two and the fish can be recreated for a lifetime of enjoyment. They are also not going to be good eating if they are big. If you must sink your teeth into a Mad River Brown please make it a one or two year old...about 12-14 inches. That said, the best fish in the area is at the fish farm upriver...eat all your Omega 3 from there if you would.<br />
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<span id="goog_748892901"></span><span id="goog_748892902"></span><br />Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-88865964543399809252015-03-24T19:02:00.002-04:002015-04-03T13:33:23.511-04:00It's the Mad River<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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forecasted. I lost count of the 1" to 3" forecasts that ended
with little more than a wet road. If only my profession allowed this
level of accuracy. OK, enough of my ranting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">The river spent a week flowing over 1000 cfs, which
was desperately needed. I do not remember ever walking the river in
January and having to worry about sending mud trails downstream until this
year. I am happy to announce this is no longer an issue. Due to snowmelt
and rain, levels approached the 4000 cfs mark and returned to "safe"
fishing levels after roughly 5-6 days. The snowmelt did leave the water
very cold, so our normal winter warm-up feeding frenzy did not occur.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flowing 550 cfs and possessing a deep emerald
green color, the Mad began steadily producing fish Wednesday 18, 2015 and
promptly ended this awesomeness around Friday 20, 2015...crazy stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">I believe the main culprit here was clarity.
Between my 3.5-mile walk on the Wednesday and our multi-bridge float on
Saturday, the water was crystal clear and only the deepest of holes held color.
Even at flows over 400 cfs on Saturday, the water clarity was a certain
issue. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">The other bearing issue was river population...not
population of gilled critters...population of rod wielding types! I am
not complaining. I love seeing the river utilized and respected.
Just please refrain from fishing in front of me :). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYDYOWHjjSry_ncLts5AwG58DPP6WWeBSw5DIzTEsQIakXgjbrPwY3-0HfrEKCCCw1Sc9wqDQ9ZoS1d8fasMov9t954Wm55Qfw1U0PuvwuepqWCcKf3f9-xRJVghC2PVYYFG1vq0uf1c/s1600/P1000709.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYDYOWHjjSry_ncLts5AwG58DPP6WWeBSw5DIzTEsQIakXgjbrPwY3-0HfrEKCCCw1Sc9wqDQ9ZoS1d8fasMov9t954Wm55Qfw1U0PuvwuepqWCcKf3f9-xRJVghC2PVYYFG1vq0uf1c/s1600/P1000709.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Scott Smallwood and I floated his new Ransom and
had the privilege of meeting many of you on the water Saturday. We
commented several times how the trip was awesome and that we were spending more
time anchored and talking to other fishing folk (cannot use fishermen since we
met Bill and <b><i><u>Kelly</u></i></b> on the water) than we were casting.
Joy comes in many forms!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Wednesday I walked a couple of bridges but spent
almost all of one bridge out of the water due to impassable runs. I
passed up a lot of great water in this section. I did get to stay in the
water the entire second bridge and managed a 21" as well as a
17"...very respectable and much needed. I met Todd on this walk and
on the Saturday float. This was another bonus; we are planning some
future excursions in Indy as well as here on the Mad, and I like fishing with
new people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I had one decent streamer hit and miss in a run, and one 10" nymph
to hand in a hole. I will still remember the float for a long time
though.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">If you have not had the opportunity to float and
fish you are missing a lovely experience. There is nothing like standing
above the waterline and being able to see most everything that is going on
around you. It truly is a great experience, so, if you are on the fences
about getting a boat, please do it, then, invite me along :).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was a lot of commas!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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meant to bring up but I will close with this note to safety. The river
has changed! If you were on it two weeks ago, it is not the same river
today, and will not be the same tomorrow due to a lot of structural
rearrangement. If you cannot see the bottom please walk with caution.
Brian and I did do some short walks at 750 cfm and I have to say there
were a few concerns. I have walked this river in way higher flows for
many years and know it better than most, and I am telling you to be cautious
this season out of great concern.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Please look up and find my new Facebook group
titled Ohio Trophy Trout Hunter
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/736396083115178/). This is purely a
fishing related informational group, and you will not have to suffer my
political rants...just my poor writing skills and a few awesome pictures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-61464362329803414112014-03-06T11:38:00.000-05:002014-03-06T12:20:50.705-05:00Time Flies...Its been a whirlwind of days filling the past two years of my life. I'll begin by sharing the personal aspects which have brought great joy and unfortunate sadness in this span of time.<br />
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On May 19, 2012 I was privileged to marry my girlfriend and fiancé of five years. Angie is a beautiful woman in and out, and I am the lucky guy who somehow caught her attention. Our wedding day began with me on the water bright and early with my non-fishing best friend, Manny Neikov, who out fished me, and my number one fishing partner and great friend, Jim Calvert. I could not have had a better morning to kick-start my new future. Not many women would support this activity on their wedding day, but my beautiful supportive wife did, and continues to do so to this day; for this, I am thankful.<br />
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Regretfully, my father, Carl Bruce Lewis, unexpectedly passed shortly after our marriage and is sorely missed. My father is the core of my passion for fishing. From the earliest of my memories, those which stick out the most, are of my father and I fishing. Without exception I think of him every time out on the water and even more so now that he is gone. Get your dads and sons out there with you while you have them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">20" Mad River Brown</td></tr>
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Expect to start seeing some Orvis gear, as well as other brand reviews here soon. I am going to start making a better effort in supporting those who support me, and one way to get this ball rolling is to honestly review the products I use in my fishing successes.<br />
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Over the past few years I have had some fishing related goals including a 30 inch Brown on the Mad River, two 20 inch Browns in one outing, and to be published in some form. I am happy to announce I have achieved the two 20 inch fish in a day. In fact, I managed three 20 inch fish ranging in size from 20 inches to 27.5 inches, plus a few other respectable nets. Yes, it was a great day on the water! That 30 inch fish is out there and I know hes hit me up twice. Its just a matter of time until I get a hook in his lip, and you will will certainly hear a faint celebration wherever you may be when this happens.<br />
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I have no plans for an article of my own in the near future, but I would like to take the opportunity to highlight Patrick Robinson's latest contribution to Eastern Fly Fishing Magazine (March/April 2014), about fishing Ohio's Mad River. I am fortunate in being mildly exposed in his feature and give great thanks to him for such. To date, this is one of the greatest highlights of my fishing career. Be sure and check it out, as it is a great read, as well as informative.<br />
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I have not been on the water as much as I normally would due in part to trying to wrap up my total re-construction of our home. Angie and I have lived in a consruction zone for the past 7 years and are making the final push in getting the house finished and livable. The project is transforming nicely, but when I am not actually working on a project I am off working overtime to pay for it. This has resulted in my being at the firehouse on most of this years prime fishing days. None the less, you will see below that we are still getting it done on the river.<br />
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Thank you for stopping in and catching up with me. Your comments and advice are welcome and I hope you come back soon and often. Be sure and tell your friends. Now enjoy a few pictures taken over the past couple of years. I am actually off to the river...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good fishing buddy Brian Furderer getting it done at last light</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suck up the cold and get a healthy release</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bad weather fishing can be rewarding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Client getting excellent results</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With skill and attention...this is expected every time I go out</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great lady who allows me to do what I do with "little" question</td></tr>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: red;">Take Care...</span></u></i></b><br />
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Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-64733532645091993222014-03-01T17:18:00.001-05:002014-03-01T17:18:21.652-05:00My Apologies...Life has been busy and where cuts needed to be made it is unfortunate that my posts had to suffer.<br />
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I have been considering reinitiating my posts and due to the recent blog exposure in Eastern Fly Fishing Magazine, new posts will be forthcoming.<br />
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Please be sure and check back regularly...I will get a splash of recent pictures up here along with the highlights of the past couple of years very soon.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by and please tell your friends.<br />
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Ron LewisRon Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-81281027371363735292012-03-20T15:04:00.000-04:002012-03-20T15:04:14.417-04:00Social Media Strikes Again<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">I have had the pleasure of meeting some really great people via social media whom I would have likely never had such opportunities without this great tool. My latest victim…ummmm, I mean new found friend is Phillip Yensel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuFzU7d-C-7QbdzOELa2-Q39A6oPTSW9QKIQsuXp5EiznrAwTOMC_qpWibZVEoXJJQgQVKPmjdX-unhfkSmtbozVplC4bB2b-qV4ThQ9NGyuLQJpkTei-hPl9IeUkwjeqYEdcHqDE9n4/s1600/IMG_1839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuFzU7d-C-7QbdzOELa2-Q39A6oPTSW9QKIQsuXp5EiznrAwTOMC_qpWibZVEoXJJQgQVKPmjdX-unhfkSmtbozVplC4bB2b-qV4ThQ9NGyuLQJpkTei-hPl9IeUkwjeqYEdcHqDE9n4/s400/IMG_1839.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">Phillip and I became web friends on Facebook some time ago and then had the fortune of meeting face to face at the Connect fly fishing venue put together by Mike Decoteau in Columbus, Ohio. There, Phillip and I got together in the theater lobby and after a brief conversation went our separate ways with the intention of getting on the water together when the chance presented itself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">Here is a little tease...come on over to <a href="http://otthgs.com/check-out-our-blog/social-media-strikes-again.html" target="_blank">www.OTTHGS.com</a> for the full article with some nice eye candy along with a great story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">See you there...Ron</span></div>Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-76018368105514578012011-09-08T22:26:00.001-04:002011-09-08T22:26:01.968-04:00Getting The Cob Webs OffThere is now an app for that...particularly an app for the iPhone which enables blogging from an iOS device. <br />
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Given this development I will again be posting here as well as on my new .com site. Be sure to check out the new site at www.OTTHGS.com. It is still in it's infancy but when it matures I hope it will be the go to site for fly fishing the Miami Valley of Ohio. <br />
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A lot has happened in the guide world and I am looking forward to sharing with you all the most recent developments. That day should be happening soon. <br />
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Till then be sure and check out the new site. <br />
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Be safe and catch and release!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2C-sL1HENKk_SC-5kcgEbelStqLZjY3CngskUZVyJG5asyjI_-WxWCcYfPVSkUicrH5AIkv0fOGKkN7OagLv1W5QoUAeIxrxhUGUe0yNd4bblX4lgYMsbw5ijOmgqeYhImhnQF9NidSI/s640/blogger-image--1280719803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2C-sL1HENKk_SC-5kcgEbelStqLZjY3CngskUZVyJG5asyjI_-WxWCcYfPVSkUicrH5AIkv0fOGKkN7OagLv1W5QoUAeIxrxhUGUe0yNd4bblX4lgYMsbw5ijOmgqeYhImhnQF9NidSI/s640/blogger-image--1280719803.jpg" /></a></div>Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0Fairborn Fairborn39.812015 -83.990221tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-89444183281123133102011-05-02T19:15:00.003-04:002011-07-12T07:09:25.852-04:00A Month ReCapped<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once again some time has passed since my last posting. Not from the lack of desire however, it has been a busy busy time, both on the home and fishing fronts. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>First, a big congratulation is in order for my fiancée Angie who has just graduated from Kettering College’s Sonography program with a 3.94 GPA. Being a very technical program this is truly an accomplishment and her dedication to her studies has paid off big so far. I love you my Sweets!<br />
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My writing time has been consumed by my own education as well. I will try and get more time in the blog so check back soon and often, or subscribe via email alerts at the top of the page. Also don’t forget to become a member.<br />
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Now down to business. I have had a very busy month in the fishing world although much of it is in the retail and trade realms since the local waters have been unfishable as of late. That said, I did get out with Jim Calvert and Brian Furderer for two great days on the water. As you can see in the pictures, both of these accomplished anglers scored big on our outings during some of the higher river flows, and just prior to loosing the river altogether.<br />
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Brian scored four big takes and put three in the net. All of these hungry kids were in the seventeen to nineteen-inch range, and to add to his resume, Brian scored every one of these beasts behind me. Talk about getting your ego busted! Good job Brian. I’ll recover!<br />
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Jim beat his personal best on our day out by landing his first twenty-inch Mad River Monster securing his place in the Twenty-Inch Club respectfully. Jim also took his third largest Brown to my net on our day, and I must say it was tough getting his head into my car for the ride back to our starting point. Jim is a great fisherman and the friendly competitive bond we have is irreplaceable. I was honored that he did his best ever in my presence, and he is now a reformed nympher.<br />
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I also made it out to my first river clean-up event with the Mad Men Chapter of Trout Unlimited. These are a great group of people and I was surprised to not have any other local MVFF members there. Perhaps we can get a small group to come out and aid in the upkeep and river projects sponsored by the Mad Men. I have committed myself to contribute to ever detail day that I am off for, and I hope I can find some of you out there to join me in this pledge. It truly is a great way to give back to our local resource and participation is self conscious rewarding as well as educational. Hope to see you all out there at one of these events!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I have finally joined the fly fishing business world by taking up part-time employment with ReelFlyRod.com working in Todd’s shop where I have found a great fit to date. Todd and ReelFlyRod.com have been extremely supportive of the Miami Valley Fly Fishers and his shop is a budding bricks and mortar establishment with new regular hours, flies, and anything else one may need to outfit their fly fishing needs. Todd is still lite on tying materials but there is simply no room at this time for such…I am working on it though!</div><br />
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That sums up my month in general. I hope you all enjoy the pictures and art. See you on the water soon. May you all have tight lines! Ron LewisRon Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-77909392098763106582011-04-01T21:01:00.001-04:002011-07-12T07:09:25.853-04:00Good Times, April Fooled One...Another great escape to the office today. My friend Pat Cooper and I hit the river hard and came up with the biggest river chub I have ever caught, and then this beast toward the end of the day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Day on the River</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Special thanks to Pat for his excellent shots seen above. See you on the water soon with you in the lead Pat...thanks again!<br />
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</div>Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-35485243601315404692011-03-27T18:49:00.003-04:002011-03-28T08:31:33.349-04:00Mufasa IS THE WordIn total darkness, it took a few seconds to realize my eyes were open and I was now wide awake. A glance at the bedside clock reveals 0534, which is a cool hour before my scheduled awakening to begin a much anticipated day. Expecting more rest was now a dream, which was exactly what the day had in store!<br />
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For a week, Mike Schmidt of Anglers Choice Flies and I had been mulling over intentions of getting together on the Mad River for a day of Trophy Brown Trout chasing. Today was to be that day. Ambient temperatures in the low twenties and clear blue skies foreshadowed a daily high of mid thirties, with ten to fifteen mile an hour winds making things interesting. Icy guides were to meet up with green tinted 470cfs flows on this Saturday.<br />
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With our transportation secured, Mike and I dropped into the Mad’s flow around 0830, destined to make this a day we would each remember. Having been spoiled for my last few outings with temperatures in the fifties and sixties, and activities beginning in the noon hour, the cold biting at my fingers was distracting to say the least. Early morning fishing is not in my normal vocabulary.<br />
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100 yards in and Mike mesmerizes one of the Mad River’s residents to his offering. Attached to ten pound fluorocarbon is sixteen or so inches of very angry Brown Trout. In a flash to the surface and a turn downstream, the fight was over and Mike was left with mere frustration in his hand. Mistakes were noted and practice was over!<br />
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Steelhead Trout are not the only prey entitled to the namesake of “A Fish of A Thousand Casts”. Add to this list the mighty Mad River Brown. Cast after cast and throw after throw, Mike and I made our way down a mile of the Mad River. She had now witnessed the “Mufasa” many times over and gave nothing. Skill and patience were pressed to their breaking points, and then as Mike says, “strip, strip, BoooooM”!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mad River Gold</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Hanging back under a tree, twenty five inches of Mad River Trophy Brown Trout awaited Mike’s perfectly presented offering. The fight was on as this beast secured six inches of Mufasa and danced on the surface shaking his head before running and dashing about the river floor. All the lessons had been learned, and Mike’s experience brought the battle to a swift end, filling my net with his foe.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">25" Mad River Brown Safely Released</td></tr>
</tbody></table>With the creature graciously handled and safely returned, Mike stood with his body still shaking from an adrenaline rush few have experienced from the Mad River. An adrenaline rush earned through years of practice and honing skills to near perfection, for nearly every cast. The well earned victory ritual of a fine cigar hallmarked the event, and signaled the continuation of our journey.<br />
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</tbody></table>No other takers were found on this day, but the experience didn’t end on the sand bar where several photos were snapped. Once again, fly fishing has adorned an opportunity for a friendship based on a common love and respect for a sport that aids in the preservation of our outdoor world. A sport called fly fishing; a world where few enter, and even fewer leave.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-50947640484631057632011-03-21T21:34:00.002-04:002011-03-23T09:13:33.953-04:00Lessons Are For Learning...<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">The rivers have finally come into prime conditions after quite a few weeks of teasing us local year round anglers. At 550cfs and a frosted green, The Mad River was the place to be, and mid 60's with clear blue skies was icing on the cake. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">My Saturday was spent with Roy McAnear, the highest bidder for the Ohio Trophy Trout package at the MVFF Auction this past week. I met up with Roy and we embarked upon a marathon-casting lesson that taxed us both with the elevated flows. After an hour or so Roy was casting with some effectiveness and we began working on some fly control. Though no fish came to hand, I feel a great base was made and our next trip will hopefully be more fruitful. Roy has a long way to go but he is a great listener and learns readily. A better student could not be expected and I doubt he will be missing class anytime soon. Roy will be leading a twenty plus inch Brown to the net…mark my words!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John working on his presentation skills.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">Sunday was just as beautiful and conditions equally impressive on the river. A club member/fishing friend and I tried out a new stretch of water and did about an 8000 foot walk together. We talked about fishing theory and fly presentation as we strolled down the river, throwing streamers into every nook and cranny thought to hold our prey. Two beautifully colored, high twenty inch Browns were rolled, but both fell short of the take. Gold was struck on two occasions, yielding one eighteen and a solid twenty inch Brown. Both fought vigorously and were in great shape. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When it all comes together...18 inches of Mad River Pride!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">A big streamer is the way to meet one of these wary creatures under the high flows the valley has been experiencing. Meat…its what’s for dinner! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px;">That said one must have a plan if you intend to trick a Trophy Mad River Brown to your presentation. Remember…every cast counts…there are no bad casts…presentation is everything. Swinging a fly is one way of presenting a streamer, but ask yourself how much time is your presentation in the kill zone. I’ll bet the answer is not long. If you have a perfect cast, the fly hits the water and immediately departs the strike zone, where any predator would have to give chase to make it a meal. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Twenty</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">This in mind, try altering your technique making your presentation vulnerable longer. If done properly, you will yield more strikes from bigger fish. Your assignment is to get out there and find YOUR way to accomplish the task at hand. Hint… cast to seventy-110 degrees…mend a lot…hold on!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me with Mr. Twenty...yes he jumped out of my hands<br />
two seconds prior to the shutter opening...I promise.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Battle Scarred Red Rocket</td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">Finally, please practice catch and release as these fine predators have lived a long life, and are truly rare. Tend to them gingerly and ensure they are safely returned to fight another day.</span><o:p></o:p></div>Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-65083802329105612712011-03-17T21:11:00.000-04:002011-03-23T09:13:33.954-04:00Irish Green Water...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">700cfs makes for a lot of water.</td></tr>
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What a way to spend <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b6d7a8;">St. Patties Day</span>...Although high, the Mad River was certainly fishable today. Irish green in color with perfect fishing clarity, another monster rose from her depths in an all out assault on an <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">O</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">live</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Red</span> Rocket. Smashing its prey near the surface boiled the water, and the first run was on. Being solo, and in high water proved to make landing this beast a difficult task. Mission accomplished, and Twenty Eight inches of Mad River beast was once again king of its domain.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">28 inch Mad River Brown</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big Mouthful of Olive Red Rocket</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Mad's condition is only going to improve over the next few days and should make for prime streamer fishing this weekend. If you are getting on the water a sinking line and your streamer box is all you should need. Tight lines out there.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-91815939592643709702011-03-15T11:56:00.000-04:002011-03-23T09:13:33.954-04:00Natures A MotherAdmittingly it has been some time since my last post. Partially due to my busy schedule, but mostly I have had little to write about on the subject of fishing due to the lack of fishable conditions.<br />
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The night of my last post the valley rivers blew out and have been unfishable, or in such conditions that fishing was futile to dangerous. For three cycles of rain now we have been within 24 hours of fishable conditions, and then a setback occurs as Mother Nature blows them out again. Perhaps this weekend will prove to be the Ohio Valleys lucky day. <br />
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MVFF had it's annual fundraising auction last night and it seemed to be a hit. There was a lot of money thrown around and I was happy to see my annual guided trip went for just under $250. Thanks for those who were in the bidding war and to the winner, Roy McAnear; a picture of you with a trophy trout will be on your wall soon. I look forward to assisting you with The Ohio Trophy Trout Hunter experience. <br />
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As I said, I have high hopes for this weekend and there may be plans in the works for a steelhead alley trip Monday or Tuesday, returning Wednesday. <br />
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Get out and wet your lines when you can. See you on the water!Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-77635873763767459822011-02-24T20:23:00.000-05:002011-03-23T09:13:33.954-04:00Happy Man Syndrome<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0M2ZI31HQ4kMxIsk4c1kNC-lri9luEsUad46-bHQTDDKbx3Tx_3prl0ifPpEU6XaNJg1jW6Yon0SP2nTtXTd18S2ZlVos8t5hcqQffhaOna2_A4nsgyYEKL833ZH5672n4k6YyRs8QqQ/s1600/P2240116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0M2ZI31HQ4kMxIsk4c1kNC-lri9luEsUad46-bHQTDDKbx3Tx_3prl0ifPpEU6XaNJg1jW6Yon0SP2nTtXTd18S2ZlVos8t5hcqQffhaOna2_A4nsgyYEKL833ZH5672n4k6YyRs8QqQ/s320/P2240116.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: Verdana, Arial;">Had another great day on the river today. Lost one early on that was certainly beefy but I think it missed the hook. Then a short time after I landed a 26" beast. That made my last three fish to net 27.5, 28, and 26 inches. That puts the Mad on the map with 81.5 inches in only 3 fish! My very next throw into the same run yielded a 16 plus. Didn't measure it due to my hands being too cold. I'll try and get pics up soon as I can. Get out there and fish kids.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Anytime I hear of this occurring I cannot help but to be drudged back through memory lane and tell my story. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"> A few years back, while accompanying a few MVFF members on the Grand River I caught my first Steelhead Trout of the year. I remember it was early in the morning and slightly on the cold side, with a lot of snow and ice around. Water levels were up and stained, but we still enslaved our bodies to the two-mile hike and two river crossings necessary to arrive at our fishing destination.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"> Once there, some further instruction was given to a few members of the party, and they were set off to employ their lessons in hope of catching a Steelhead Trout, leaving me some time to do my own fishing.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"> Taking my time to ensure all my knots were secured properly with my numb fingers, I secured an egg pattern followed by a large four-inch Steelhead Woolybugger. A few passes later and I was gleefully saying fish on, with no-one else around to even hear it…hmmm. My prey and I battled it out and once we were both tired, she finally gave up and came to rest at my feet in about seven inches of water…so I thought. As I reached down to remove the hook from this beautiful twenty-eight to thirty inch lady she caught her second wind, and charged for deeper water leaving a tugging and popping sensation in my now very numb finger. In my mind I knew what had just happened, but in reality I hoped when I got the nerve to look at my finger that was encased in my other hand, I would not see a four-inch woolybugger attached to it. Reality proved that I kept one fly, and she kept one fly.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"> I now had a very large, barbed hook, buried to the bend at the first joint of my right middle finger. Panic was soon replaced by, “what am I going to do now”. I walked down the stream until I met one of my companions and as he gasped, he told me another of our party was a surgeon, and to go ask him about getting the hook out. I met up with the surgeon a short time later who said he had just “read” an article on how to get a hook out, and to meet him back up the river at the first mans position, as we were going to need his help. I walked back up stream and soon the good doctor appeared…with an egg pattern buried in his finger. We all laughed and then went to work trying out this newly learned theory (to us), of how to remove a hook.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"> Since the egg pattern was smaller and less intimidating, I voted to try and get it out of the doctor’s hand first. As we went through the steps that follow, I remember the panic returning and thinking there is no way this will work without destroying this mans finger. A loop of line was tied around the hooks bend, as downward pressure was applied to the hook eye until we thought it was level with the hook point, and then with one quick jerk of the line, the hook was out with minimal pain and no excess damage. Things were looking up at this point even though there were no comparisons to be made between the two hooks, and the severity of their lodgings.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"> We now focused on the woolybugger I was gifted. I remember at this point getting very sweaty and nervous…yes I was feeling faint at the thought of these men jerking on this hook, and it still being connected to me when all was said and done. We prepped the hook as we had previously done and one snappy tug later, I felt a pop and the hook was free and clear awaiting another Fall Steelie. The wound bleed for a few hours and when it would get a little tender, I would dip my finger in the cold water. Overall, it was a way better experience than I thought it was going to be, and certainly better then walking out and going to an ER an unknown distance away.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"> Below is the technique we utilized to remove two hooks from two men in a manner that did not increase our level of pain, nor did it additionally traumatize the tissue around the original wound.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<li>Loop a section of fishing line so it is three or four strands thick.</li>
<li>Wrap the line around the hooks bend.</li>
<li>Place downward pressure on the hook eye until you think it is near the level of the hook point. It will most likely be touching the skin and making a divot.</li>
<li>Ensuring you keep your grip on the fishing line give it a hard snappy jerk in the direction you want the hook to travel.</li>
<ul><li>Steady and secure the finger or effected limb while performing this step.</li>
</ul><li>Clean and sanitize the area if you can and seek care if you feel there is a need.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">28" Mad River Brown</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">27.5" Mad River Brown</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Safely Released Trophy Brown</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I am not posting this to brag, well ok a little gloating may be involved, but I am showing you and the world the fish are in your back yard. You do not need to book a trip, fly for hours, and spend thousands of dollars to get out and fish. Just get out and fish! Put your time in and you will soon be showing your friends and family pictures of you holding a beautiful and rare fish.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ohio Scenery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">17.5" Mad River Smallie</td></tr>
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However, if you get the chance to go to one of the exotic fishing destinations, please take me with you.Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-58475742564074574062011-02-18T12:25:00.000-05:002011-07-12T07:09:25.857-04:00A Day To Be Forever Remembered<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Getting the homework caught up and projects completed around the house took priority in my life for a few weeks, and then came the big warm up. Well all my hard work paid off and I was able to get out on the water for a few hours of "Ron Time".<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">The morning began with phone calls getting logistical plans put in place for a pick-up at the end of my walk. I made arrangements for a fishing buddy to pick me up at dark and drove to the parking area where I began gearing up. Soon a passing vehicle slowed and I met Pat Cooper, who was also planning a day on the water that he scrubbed to hang out with his daughter. Pat and I talked for a bit and exchanged numbers so we could talk about him joining the local fly fishing club, Miami Valley Fly Fishers. Around 1530hrs I dropped into the river with confidence. I had a feeling today was going to be a big day.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Instinct was driving me to try out a new fly I had picked up from a local tier out of Dublin, Ohio named Mike Schmidt. I saw a YouTube video of Mike’s fly, the Red Rocket, as it swam in the water column and I could not get over the realistic action it possessed. This fly looks like a six-inch fish in the water. Check out Mike’s AnglersChoiceFlies.com web sight and see the future of trophy trout malware. They are going to hate this guy. We are going to love him!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Due to water levels being in the 400cfs range and stained green I decided to use my Teeny sink tip with two feet of ten-pound fluorocarbon looped to its end. This allows unencumbered fly action while still getting the offering to the depths necessary for monster strikes.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Swinging the fly, with a modified dead drift technique combination, allowed a presentation of a stunned fish regaining its awareness to be offered. The theory revolves around the fly hitting the water and drawing the attention of your prey. Your quarry is looking up at a fish that is now twitching slightly but is stationary in the current. As time ticks the offering begins to make more defined movements and seems to be projecting itself through the flow in an attempt to escape. Slam, this is when the take is most probable, and it will be violent so always be at the ready.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Thirty minutes of practice and honing paid off with a massive sequence of tugs as the Red Rocket was entering swifter water to effect its escape. Finally getting a fish I know from experience to have been in the twenty-inch range on my drag gave me false reinforcement. Running down river against my drag and suddenly turning 180 degrees and charging me, I allowed for my rod tip to fall behind my body, which resulted in a slack line and a fish victory. I’ll never know its true size, but the Red Rocket had just proven itself worthy.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">I noted the conditions this victorious slab was residing in and pressed on in search of a similar scenario. It was soon found against a bank with large root balls projecting into a deep hole. In front of the hole, possessing a slow moving current was a faster channel of water. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Throwing deep against the bank and offering a stunned meal resulted in a streak of predator furry, and one of the most violent takes I have ever witnessed. Meeting the Red Rocket as it had descended a foot in its escape, this hunter cleared the water and began rolling on its surface, as if it were two cats battling in a back alley. Amazed at the furry before me, I concentrated on getting my line to the drag and keeping it tight. After nearly a minute of this show the fight was on. Run after run, the predator turned prey attempted to free himself. Looking around there were no shallow areas to bring the fish to rest in, and my net was not big enough to be effective. Playing the fish for thirty minutes or more finally allowed me to get close enough to grab him up by the tail, and put his nose into my net. The battle that left us both tired was over.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc0hbLI0luFK8ignLR-1HoBKb-A89tOTe5UD5ZaiePgGJ_CAz6wyH2I9BE2frWjgKU4hLyFaF0hLNQAwAnd0RksvMYP7BkicM8pGCjjM66ePO9LHgLIGX5F8_LcCjCVah2Xt3ggijgmc/s1600/P2160106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc0hbLI0luFK8ignLR-1HoBKb-A89tOTe5UD5ZaiePgGJ_CAz6wyH2I9BE2frWjgKU4hLyFaF0hLNQAwAnd0RksvMYP7BkicM8pGCjjM66ePO9LHgLIGX5F8_LcCjCVah2Xt3ggijgmc/s320/P2160106.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">28" Mad River Brown caught by Ron Lewis with Red Rocket</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Measuring out to twenty-eight inches of Mad River Brown Trout, this majestic creature was photographed, properly revived, and released unharmed to fight another day.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Darkness was rapidly approaching and it was now time to walk out of the snow melt fed rising river while it was still safe to do so. The feeling was indescribable as I journeyed the forty-five minutes to meet my ride. In route, I first called Mike; the creator of the Red Rocket, to let him know his fly was just photographed in the mouth of one of the biggest, if not THE biggest Brown Trout to come from the Mad River in Western Ohio. I then let Angie know I was safe, as it was now dark, and contacted my ride to set up a secondary pick-up point. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">This was a great time on the water and I did it twenty-five minutes from my house in a populated area. Reward yourself by taking a friend and getting out to fish.<o:p></o:p></div>Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-44902214805077960922011-02-18T08:58:00.000-05:002011-07-12T07:09:25.858-04:00The Power of Fishing<!--StartFragment--> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">It’s been some time since my last post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The great ice age of 2011 has come and gone, and we are finally able to see the ground here in SW Ohio for the first time in nearly two months.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">I did have the pleasure of making it out on the water with Mike and Pat, whom are mentioned in the prior post.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">I met up with the two brothers around 1430hrs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Upon my dropping in I was met by Mike who shook my hand, and began telling me of him having just watched his brother Pat fight a monster Brown from a distance away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mike was very excited about his little brother, who was now closing the distance separating us, hooking up with a big fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today is Pat’s birthday.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Once Pat made it to us his greeting contained a huge grin as he told me of his battle, and even though this fish did not come to hand, Pat’s excitement was projected as he described the fish of a lifetime at the tip of his net.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Mike took the lead from here as Pat and I hung back and worked on Pat’s technique, and discussed fishing theory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The clear but cold day did not produce but one more strike, however, all three of us had a great time just being able to hang with friends.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">This brings me back to my message from my last post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope by now you have taken another fishing in your favorite haunts, or at least have plans to do so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are just reading this, make plans.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">Our day did not end here on the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were soon joined by my beautiful fiancé at a small restaurant in Fairborn for a great dinner, and a couple of fine beers among friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pat and I now have plans to meet up for some smallie fishing out of Pat’s new boat, which should be completed by spring.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">This is budding friendships and I value both of these men for who they are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will always look forward to the next fishing adventure with these two brothers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The power of fishing is real but you must unleash it!<o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment-->Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-46129408361358280732011-01-28T10:22:00.000-05:002011-07-12T07:09:25.858-04:00Plans Are A Phone Call Away I received a great email, from a man I guided along with his brother a year ago, on a very cold and wintery Mad River. Buried in the email, was one of the greatest fishing compliments I had ever received. Its author, Pat, wanted me to know that they were headed back up to the Mad this Sunday, but neither thought it would be the same without my company.<br />
I called Pat and we talked for about thirty minutes on the phone. Thirty minutes happens to be a very long time for me to be engaged in phone conversation. We talked about the days past, and what we were each up to now. He spoke of his latest boat building project, and I of my current events, and a few recent fishing highlights. I remind you, this is a man who other than a few cold winter hours spent together, is a stranger to me. This is the relationship fly fishing can build in just that amount of time.<br />
Here is the challenge...call a friend or an acquaintance and invite them out for an afternoon on the water. Your reward may be a friendship which lasts you a lifetime. Take a kid out and your actions may alter their entire course in life. Just do not be stingy with all your hard earned knowledge, under the guise that its yours. Share and reap your rewards.<br />
Sunday is a busy day for me. However, I have altered my schedule for the week, in order to enable me to spend a little time on the water with two new friends. If I actually get to fish with them, that will be great. If I am too late, and get to have dinner and a beer at a table of friends, that will be awesome.Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458368644683592190.post-50061619857666930112011-01-27T11:43:00.000-05:002011-07-12T07:09:25.859-04:00Become a Member and PostAt this time I am requiring you to be a member to post on the blog. Feel free to sign up and post.Ron Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11802942605864486186noreply@blogger.com0