Friday, December 10, 2010

It's Our Steelhead Season - 09/2010 - 05/2011

RSM Fly Fishing will be guiding for Steelhead from September through April 15th. Contact Steelhead Alley Outfitters to book a trip with Scott.
As we cross into mid April our season begins on the famous Delaware River System. We provide guide services for West Branch Resort . Then in July we're out in Montana doing Yellowstone float, and back country trips.

For now visit our Steelhead blog for up to date reports on conditions, tips, and some happy client pics.

Below is our check list to help you prepare for your steelhead trip.

Thanks to all for helping us to enjoy our passion.
Scott McClintock
Owner Operator
RSM Fly Fishing

Steelhead Alley Check List

  1. Fishing License - With your guide discuss where you will fish and he provide you with direction on where and how to buy your license. If you would like to buy on line visit the Helpful Links on our website. www.rsmflyfishing.com/helpfullinks.html
  2. Clothing - Since our weather can change from near freezing sleet, snow and rain and warm all in one day, I recommend layering with wool and/or synthetics. My personal preference is a soft wool long john with fleece pants over them worn under my waders. Wool long sleeve tee shirt and either wool or fleece shirt/jacket worn under a good breathable wading jacket. Two pair of socks. One nylon or poly type with wool over top. Layers can be added or removed as the temperature changes throughout the day.
  3. Hat and gloves - A good warm hat and two pair of gloves. I usually wear a baseball cap and if it gets cold I put my wool cap over top.
  4. Sunglasses - Any sunglasses will do but I recommend polarized to cut the glare making it easier to spot fish.
  5. Waders and Wading Jacket - We will be walking and wading so we recommend a good breathable pair of waders and wading jacket. This allows your body heat to escape when you are perspiring keeping you dry. Nothing worse than working up a sweat than stopping and getting cold.
  6. Boots - Although not essential we recommend rubber bottom and studded depending on the conditions. Felt soles have a tendency to absorb water and freeze.

Included in the guide fees is a good hearty shore lunch and refreshments. Pick up and drop off from a predetermined meeting point. We also provide fly rods, reels, leaders, tippets and flies for you to use during your trip. Our equipment is top of the line and well maintained. However, if you would like to use your own equipment our recommendations are:

  1. Single hand rods should be 9 to 10' in length and 6 to 8wt.
  2. Switch rods should be 10.5 to 12' in length and 5 to 8wt.
  3. Mid to Large arbor reels with good disk drag mechanisms
  4. Fly lines to match the rod. (Docile colored lines work best)
  5. Switch rod lines should be skagit style with poly sink tips if you intend to swing flies.

We use an assortment of fly patterns. Everything from Nymphs, to Streamers and a multitude of egg and spawn patterns. The photos below are just a sample of what we have found to be successful.

A Sample of a well stocked fly box


A well stocked box of Iceman Minnows


My favorite Big Streamer Patterns


These are just a sample of some of the flies that we use. To see more go to http://www.steelheadalleyflyshop.blogspot.com/

To book a trip with us you can contact me at info@rsmflyfishing.com or call (330) 732-7057. You can also contact Greg Senyo at gregsenyo@yahoo.com

Hope to see you soon Big fishes to all.

Scott McClintock
Owner / Operator

RSM Fly Fishing Services