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Dfishinfool's Guide Service
Come experience the thrills of
steelhead fishing on the world famous
"Steelhead
Alley". Catch
explosive lake run steelhead and brown trout on light
tackle fly or spin equipment. Our staff of six guides offer all inclusive,
instructional Guided Trips. All you will need are waders
and a fishing license. We are located in North Eastern
Ohio. A short drive from over twenty different streams.
We are licensed to guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania,
and New York.
"We fish without borders!"
Simply put we go where the fish are!
We are so confident
of our ability to put you on the fish we offer the
"You
Catch Fish Or You Fish Free"
policy on all "Steelhead Alley" guided trips.
We still
have openings for our Garden River Salmon Trip
www.FishTheGarden.com
My
name is Don Mathews, I grew up fishing Lake Erie and the
streams along her southern shoreline. I caught my first
steelhead thirty years ago and I have been hooked from
that moment on. I have been guiding steelhead anglers
since 1997. My favorite place is my home state and the
Ohio streams. They offer the opportunity for today's
steelhead angler to escape the crowds that "Steelhead Alley"
is known for. Most of our streams are relatively
small and boats are not a option. The Grand River in
Ohio offer's the
rare chance to do a float trip on steelhead alley. In
addition to our standard wade trips. December thru April
we offer Grand
River trips in our Hyde Pro-Guide aluminum
McKenzie style drift boat. We don't typically fish from
the boat but it is a awesome tool to reach remote
sections of stream and un-pressured fish. I have a intimate
knowledge of over twenty different watersheds. Our staff
of guides are on the stream daily. We network with each
other to stay on top of the fish. Don't forget
Steelhead are migratory. This gives us a big advantage
over any other guide service on the Alley.
Our guests
landed over 1,000 fish in the fall of 07.
The Manistee fish Ohio stocks are from wild brood-stock
and they average over 24" in length. We take Trophy Ohio
fish over 15 lbs every year. Our season runs from
October thru May! Lets go fishin! Don "Dfishinfool" Mathews
Due
to aggressive stocking programs, Lake Erie's southern
shoreline is becoming known as one of the best steelhead
fisheries in the world. The numerous tributaries in this
area have been nick-named "Steelhead Alley". Our staff
of professional guides are on the stream guiding more
than 150 days per year. We know where the fish are and
we can put you on them !!
We guarantee it.!!!!!
Whether your floating down the Grand River in Ohio with
Hyde boat pro-staff guide Don Mathews for spring
steelhead or fly-fishing for wild Pink Salmon in
Ontario Canada. You can rest assured you will get your fish.
We
have assembled a group of the best guides out there.
These guys are the cream of the crop and they will go
that extra yard for you. You can be sure you are getting
the best possible Great Lakes fishing adventure
available!
The
area coined "Steelhead Alley" stretches along Lake
Erie's southern shoreline from Buffalo New York to
Western Ohio. Virtually all of the streams receive a
run of steelhead. With many streams to choose from.
Traveling anglers staying in either Pittsburg, Erie,
Cleveland, Painesville, Ashtabula, Youngstown, or
Buffalo are just a short drive from the
action. Excellent accommodations are available at a
very reasonable cost.
Many unlicensed part time guides have opened up shop
on "Steelhead Alley" Some are excellent
fishermen but beware. A part time guide only
fishing a couple of streams is severely handicapped
on the "Alley". Many of the guides don't even
own quality equipment they expect you to bring your
own specialized steelhead gear. Plus they
charge you extra for flies, tippets and even
pictures. We
don't do business like that. There are NO HIDDEN
COSTS on our guide trips. Our guides are
licensed full time professionals who do hundreds of
guide trips a year. They are available seven days a
week. Can you afford to go with anyone
else..??
We
use quality Scott fly rods and Hardy reels! You will use
beautiful hand tied flies. We spare no expense in giving
you the Great Lakes Steelhead experience of a lifetime!
There are no hidden costs as with many other outfitters!
All you will need are waders and a fishing license. Your
guide will be professional and will have all of the
licenses required by the state to guide. He will have
training in CPR, first aid, and water safety. He will be
well versed in fly casting and beginning fly casters and
fishermen are welcome. Our guides dedicate their time to
instructing you the angler, they do not fish! We welcome
first time fly fishers and children..!!
 Fighting steelhead is hard work but once you start you
will not want to stop! That's why we will bring lunch to
the fish. Included on all guided trips is a streamside
lunch with desert and beverages. We will have a warm cup of
coffee or coco to warm you in the morning and bottled
water or soft drinks throughout the day. All of this is
included in the cost of your trip. No hidden charges
Let's Go Fishin..!!
Northeast Ohio Steelhead Fishing |
OH Steelhead Fishing Guide |
OH Steelhead Salmon Fishing |
Lake Erie Fishing Guide |
Steelhead Alley Guided Fishing | Steelhead
Fishing Guide |
Steelhead Fishing Reports Ohio |
Link Resources
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Save
Time and buy your fishing license online.
Please check with your guide on what state you
will be fishing.
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In
addition to our guided Ohio and Pennsylvania trips we offer
a select number of trips each Fall to Western, NY and the
Cattaraugus Creek. Steel headers often refer to the Catt
as the "Crown Jewel" of our Great Lakes tributaries. We
fish the Catt during the month of October. It is a
beautiful stream and the early fall fishing is great.
Give me a call and we will discuss a trip to the Catt.
Don Mathews NY License #4348
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We
also have a presentation "Finding Fish on Steelhead
Alley" available to put on at your seminar, event, or
club meeting. We have assembled a awesome slide show and
have all of our own equipment. We offer this
presentation at a very minimal cost, and
 your
audience will learn from it. So Please contact us....
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Many lodging
options exist along "Steelhead Alley" and
Interstate I-90. Here are a few lodging
options located near to the streams that we
fish.
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LOCAL LODGING |
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Comfort Inn Elyria Ohio;
440-324-7676 |
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EconoLodge Elyria Ohio;
440-324-3911 |
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Howard Johnson's Geneva Ohio
Exit#218; 440-466-1168 |
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State Park Lodge Geneva Ohio
Exit #218; 866-806-8066 |
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Hampton Inn Ashtabula Ohio Exit
#223; Call
440-275-2000 |
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Comfort Inn Ashtabula Ohio Exit
#223; Call
440-275-2711 |
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Days Inn Conneaut Ohio Exit #241440-593-1226 |
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Best Western Erie Pa exit#18
814-838-7646 |
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Clarion Inn Erie Pa Exit#18
814-833-1116 |
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Comfort Inn Dunkirk NY Exit#59
716-672-4450 |
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White Inn Fredonia NY Exit#59
716-672-2103 |
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Best Western Dunkirk NY Exit#59
716-366-7100 |
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