NEW OHIO RECORD STEELHEAD

 

A new Ohio record Steelhead trout has been caught by Jason Brooks (right) of Tallmadge and his partner Joe Boewe. The fish tipped the scales at 21.3 pounds and was 36 1/2 inches long  Congratulations guys! To read more about this incredible fish read D'arcy Egan's report here

 

 

2009-2010 Incentive Raffle

 At our April 29th meeting the 2009-2010 Incentive Raffle was held.  There were 57 club members that qualified for the drawing by donating their time to help out at various club functions and events.  The club would like to thank all of you for helping out. 

 Below is a list of winners who were not at the meeting.  Your prize or prizes can be picked up at the Rodmakers Shop in Strongsville. 

Anthony Paolucci, Ed Gryzmala, Jay Bertholf, Mike Durkalec,
Joel Rubal, Bob Williams, Steve Vorkapitch, Kellie Bailey,
Bill O'Hara, M Dragon, Marion Graven, Bill Graw and John Smoogie Sr. 

 Once again we would like to thank all who helped and hopefully more members will volunteer for the 2010-2011 season

 

 

25th Anniversary Water Bottle
 
See Larry Singleton at the remaining Membership meeting of this years to pick-up your anniversary water bottle 

This year is the 25th Anniversary of the Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders (O.C.B.S.). Twenty five years ago a small group of steelheaders got together and decided to form a club to promote, and protect the steelhead fishery as well as support clean water and to educate the public. We have done that and more!

Today O.C.B.S. numbers about 300 members who actively pursue steelhead throughout the Great Lakes. However, we have become more than a group of fishermen and women, today we are also active conservationists who are interested in everything that affects our fishery, albeit water, air, and pollution of any type. Fishing access is also one of our major areas of concern.

To honor our commitment to the fishery and environment on our 25th Anniversary, we are taking aim at the plastic water bottles that are beginning to cover our world. For our twenty fifth anniversary we are supplying all of our members with a reusable stainless steel water bottle.

Why did we decide on a reusable  water bottle? Every year O.C.B.S. participates in river cleanups that recover hundreds of plastic bottles.  I have never found a reusable bottle! Please go to the following internet addresses and review the short links regarding plastic water bottles in the environment. Because plastic is non-degradable, it presents a great hazard not only to wildlife, but too humans who consume the animals that are effected by the plastics. We can all help to reduce trash and enhance the quality of our rivers and streams.

ECO TRIP : Bottled Water (Clip 3) Video: http://link.brightcove.com

President, Joseph Moravec
 

Keep updated visit our Sponsor's

Rodmakers Shop
Backpackers Shop
Chagrin River Outfitters
Erie Outfitters
FishErie

 

 

 

 

 
Steelheaders News
  2009 - 2010

2010-2011 Membership Meeting Schedule

Sept.30, 2010.
Location Willoughby Firehouse
Featured Speaker: Kevin Kayle


Oct. 28, 2010
Location Cleveland Ampol Club
Featured Speaker: Jim Bedord


Nov.18, 2010
Location Willoughby Firehouse
Featured Speaker: TBD


Dec.16, 2010
Location Cleveland Ampol Club
CHRISTMAS PARTY


Jan.27 2011
Location Willoughby Firehouse
Featured Speaker: TBD


Feb.24, 2011
Location Cleveland Ampol Club
STEELHEAD WORKSHOP


Mar. 24 2011
Location Willoughby Firehouse
Featured Speaker: TBD


April 28, 2011
Location Cleveland Ampol Club
Featured Speaker: TBD


All meetings begin at 7:30 PM.
Scheduled speakers are subject to change.

 



Tournament Dates


Open Series

Fall: November 21st 2010
Winter: January 9th 2011
Spring: March 13th 2011

Fly Series
Fall: November 7th 2010
Spring: March 27th 2011

Seminars

Steelhead Expo October 2nd 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rocky River Nature Center

Fall On The River Seminar October 17th
Rocky River Marina Pavilion

Spring On the River Seminar TBD

Good Bye Grand River Tackle

Economic times claims another small business. After 25 years severing the needs of Steelheaders it came to an end December 31, 2009, Bruce closed his shop, a very hard decision to make. 

Grand River Tackle has always been a great supporter of OCBS and has made endless contributions to the club's programs and steelheaders a like. We will always remember . . . . . . . . .   It's hard to say good bye; we thank you for all that you have done! 

 

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