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Echo Spey Rod
A two-handed rod for swinging flies across big steelhead and salmon runs.
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Grand River (Ohio) Fishing Guide
Ohio
A Lake Erie tributary at Painesville that the state stocks with steelhead each year, with fish running up from the lake from fall through spring.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Grand River (Ohio) for steelhead. In October, steelhead is in season, and Pat's Rubber Legs, Egg Pattern and Intruder are a good place to start. There are 12 shops nearby (3 fly, 9 bait and tackle); the closest is Harbor Bait & Tackle in Fairport Harbor. Check the live USGS flow and water temperature before you head out. Chagrin River is also nearby if you want to make a trip of it.
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Grand River (Ohio) Species
Images: USFWS. Public domain.
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
6 picks for October.
Pat's Rubber Legs #4-10
FlyNymph
Shop This FlyEgg Pattern #8-16
FlyNymph · Indicator rig.
Shop This FlyIntruder 2 to 4 in
FlyStreamer · Swung on a spey rod.
Shop This FlyEgg-Sucking Leech #2-6
FlyStreamer
Shop This FlyInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
LureSpinner
Shop This LureCured Salmon Eggs Single or cluster
BaitNatural Bait · Where bait is legal.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Steelhead
Fly 11 to 13 ft 7 or 8 wt spey or switch rod with a Skagit head and sink tips, or a 10 ft 8 wt single hand rod with an indicator rig.
Spin / Cast 8.5 to 10.5 ft medium-light rod, 3000 spinning reel, 8 to 12 lb line. Float and jig or drift rigs.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Grand River (Ohio)
Fly Reels
Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
A strong, sealed drag at a modest price, made in sizes from trout to saltwater.
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Scientific Anglers Sink-Tip Fly Line
Gets streamers down to fish holding deep in current.
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RIO Fluorocarbon Tippet
Low-visibility tippet for nymphs and wary fish in clear water.
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Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders
Durable, breathable waders that hold up to seasons of wading.
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Simms Freestone Wading Boots
Supportive boots with good grip on slick rock.
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Steelhead Fly Assortment
Egg patterns, leeches, and swing flies for winter runs.
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Nearby
Shops Near Grand River (Ohio)
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Guides and Charters Near Grand River (Ohio)
Charter
Top Flight Sport Fishing
Grand River, Ohio
93 River St 440-221-8368
Per their website: Offshore, Full-Day Trips
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