Steelhead Guide's Equipment Recommendations 

· Rod 7 wt - 8 wt and 9’ - 10’ in length and not full flex

· Disk drag reel a must

· Weight forward floating line recommended

· Polarized Sunglasses - no dark lenses

· Camera - water proof

· Waders - breathable  

· Boots - studs are preferred

· Tippets 20# - 12#

· Fluorocarbon Leaders 10# - 8#

· Floats mini, small, medium and large

· Removable split shots all sizes  

· Flies sizes: #4 - #14 

..bugs #8 - #14

..Sucker Spawn and Eggs patterns #10 - #14

..Streamers #10 - #2

· Wading Staff

· Rain Jacket

· Gloves and Heat Packs - cold weather

· Fleece - cold weather

Fly Shops

Erie Outfitters  
5404 Lake Road
Sheffield Lake OH 44054
(440) 949-8934

Backpackers Shop  
5128 Colorado Ave
Sheffield Village, OH 
44054-2398
(440) 934-5345


RodMakers Shoppe (web site not available)
20884 Royalton Road Strongsville, OH 44149-4917
(440) 572-0400

The Steelhead Guide uses gear from these companies

Redington
RIO
Sage 
Scientific Angler
 
Scott
 
Simms 

Don Alger 4/2010 - 34" male Chagrin River 

Tip: You don't need the best equipment to fish steelhead, you need a good quality rod and a good quality disk drag reel. You do need better quality clothing to stay warm if you are a winter steelheader.