TheCream 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 What shops in Erie would you suggest stopping in for a few tips? If you are ever in Mercer area, be sure to stop off at Neshannock Creek Fly Shop in Volant, Bob and his clients are great. The "endless" Steelhead topic of where to start........ 2x fluorocarbon...4x in low clear situations. Total leader/tippet length equal to the length of your rod(9-10ft.) Indicators Split Shot Nypmhs: black stone, prince nymph, copper johns Eggs: KISS and small (charteuse, pink, peach, blue) Wooly Buggers: White, Black, Olive, Brown, Purple (BH and Non-BH) ESL: Black w/chartreuse, red, orange and pink heads I personally like a weighted(BH) fly followed by an unweighted trailer. I had a guy tell me that he only uses olive wooly buggers and hasn't found a reason to deviate from that for 20 years. Presentation is the key, over some miracle fly. I'd pick up a copy of John Nagy's book "Steelhead Guide" before any other if you are gonna do the Erie tribs. And, like its been said.........."Go to your local fly shop"....info from there is priceless! An hour there is equal to 20 hours of searching on the web. The only shop I have visited personally was Chagrin River Outfitters, and I liked their shop. Good selection of flies and materials, other gear, and great staff. I spent as much time BSing with them as I did actually looking for things I needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KHoss 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2011 I'd stay away from NC flyshop In Erie, there is lake Erie ultimate angler There are other options in Ohio, New York, or Pittsburgh... Depending on which way you are traveling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
