Fall is an exciting time of year for steelhead trout fishing as these exciting sport fish return to Lake Erie's streams and rivers. Outstanding steelhead fishing can be found in the waters of Cleveland Metroparks including portions of the Chagrin, Cuyahoga and Rocky rivers. Get ready for steelhead season by joining the Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders at the free annual Steelhead Expo on Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rocky River Nature Center in Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation. Join fellow anglers for a day dedicated to everything related to this popular freshwater sport fish. Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders and other knowledgeable guest speakers will offer tips and tricks including: learning how to �read� the river, fly tying, new fly casting techniques, basic and advanced rigging and center pin reel tactics. Cleveland Metroparks aquatic biologist, Mike Durkalec, will be at the expo from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. sharing advanced float fishing tips and techniques.Check out the latest gear, rods, reels and equipment from local vendors including The Rodmakers Shop, Backpackers Shop, Chagrin River Outfitters and Steelhead Stuff. For more information, visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 440-734-6660.Rocky River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted.-30-
