Ohio steelhead guide service

Matt Redmond

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, I offer fly fishing instruction and on-water guided fishing for steelhead and smallmouth bass.

I’ve chased warm and cold water species throughout the Great Lakes for over a decade, leading groups for local clubs, writing for fly fishing publications, and providing fly tying instruction.

Are you just getting started in fly fishing? Let’s discuss the basics of equipment and casting to get you in the game. Casting instruction is often paired with pond fishing to get that first fly rod fish (or many fish) under your belt.

Have some experience, but want to check out specific techniques or species? Let’s get on the water and break down the opportunities and tactics at your disposal.

Fly fishing is for everyone, and our region offers some incredible opportunities for those who know where to look. The world is yours to explore.

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