Rob's Guide Service

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2011-12-06T10:37:00.000-08:00

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"New For The Spring Of 2012"

2011-11-30T22:18:00.000-08:00

This Spring, Josh McQueen of North Fork Outfitters and myself will be starting Guided trips for Trout,Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike located in Central Ohio. Josh grew up In Central Ohio and Guides for Pike on the Kokosing, ClearFork and Killbuck Creeks, as well as for Smallmouth and Trout on the Northfork of the Licking River, Clear Creek, Clearfork Creeks.
Josh is also Staff/Guide for Robs Guide Service during the Steelhead season. As Spring comes soon, keep and eye on my site as it will have a new look and layout combining our two services, and as to when we will post up starting dates and prices. In the mean time, if you should have any questions about the Central Ohio Guides, please feel free to call

Josh McQueen

2010-07-12T12:45:00.001-07:00

My first thoughts on Steelhead fishing were to pursue them in the Great Lakes bays. That was until i took in a free Steelhead seminar at Gander Mountain in Elyria. Thats where i met Steelheadbob, or Rob has is friends know him. Rob hosted the seminar and it was all about fishing for these great fish in our rivers of Steelhead Alley. By time Rob was done with the seminar i had changed my mind about trolling for these fish and could'nt wait to chase them in the scenic rivers. I have been Steelhead fishing for going on three years now and im totally addicted.
Throughout my time Steelheading, i have always looked up to Rob for his advice on where to fish and what flies and bait to use. Even though i have never chartered with him, he has never led me astray, and thanks to him i have caught several fish. Last winter i finally had to chance to fish with Rob. It was the coldest day of the year and most of the rivers were frozen shut. Rob took me to one little spot of the Rocky River, told me what to use and within five minutes i was hooked up with a five lb chromer. By the time he netted the fish for me i was totally frozen. We didn't fish anymore that day but he drove me around the Rocky and pointed out some great spots to try when the river thawed. When i tried to pay for the charter, Rob would not accept the money (because we didn't get to fish long) even though i picked the date and river to fish. Rob is a real class act. Every other charter would have taken the money and not thought twice about it.
Rob is one of those guys who truly loves to fish, but loves to teach others to fish even more. There isn't a time i go Steelheading without talking to him and he always leads me to the fish. He is a true friend and i know anyone who meets him on the river would feel the same.

Jim Martin___ OGF Member LimaEyecatcher

2010-07-12T12:42:00.000-07:00

Steelhead; I never heard of the term before until a great friend of mine introduced me to the excitement of river fishing last fall. It started as a curiosity and quickly developed into once a week trips to Cleveland. The problem was, I wasn’t catching any fish with my fly rod. I was new to river fishing, let alone new to fly fishing altogether. After numerous empty-handed trips I started losing hope of catching my first steelhead. I had already spent thousands of dollars in gear, instructional books and a variety of baits.
I had just about given up until this great friend of mine introduced me to Steelhead Bob. Steelhead Bob was very professional and extremely knowledgeable in his passion for steelheading. He took time out of his day to take us out and show us the ropes. Within a couple of weeks I had my first steelhead (an 8 ½ lb hen) that set the hook in my own passion for steelhead. Since then Steelhead Bob has taken time out of his own busy schedule to provide us with information and help in having successful trips. Even in the off-season he doesn’t forget those who he has helped. The man eats sleeps and breathes fishing and has given me the opportunity to partake in, not only catching my first steelhead, but in meeting great people and enjoying river fishing altogether.

Joe. OGF Member

SAGAMORE CREEK ROD CRAFTERS!!!!

2010-02-17T17:15:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to post and introduce Sagamore Creek Rod Crafters and
Steve Dyczkiewycz. Ive known Steve for some time now and I can say he Is a true Die Hard Steelhead Fisherman. We've had many good trips to the Ashtabula and Conny Rivers
and have really put a beating on the fish. As much as I can go on about his fishing, I wanted to say that his woodworking skills and craftmanship on making fishing rods from your light action five foot crappie rod to your fourteen foot float rod is superb. Or even if you just wanted a handle made just for your rod, he can make any rod look like it was a million bucks!!!
Stop by Steves site and just take a look at some of the rods and handles that he has made and you'll see what I'm talking about.