First Steelhead

                      If you like
  pictures of big fish, this letter is for you! 
Hey, we know that a lot of our readers wrk in offices
and only get to fish on the weekends.    Do you need a
   "Big Chromer Fix" during the week?    We're
        glad to                               oblige.

Permit On The Prowl In The Florida Keys
"Permit are readily available in the Florida Keys", says Captain Chris Morrison, from Marathon.

  Chris started reporting big schools of permit a couple of weeks ago.  At first they weren't prone to bite.  Now then are becoming more aggressive.  Cobia, jack crevelle, blue fish, lady fish and sharks provide steady fly fishing action throughout the winter.  The Florida Keys provides a great break from the cold weather in northern latitudes. Remember to book early because of spring break.
Capt. Chris Morrison
Home Phone: (305) 743-6948
Cell Phone: (305) 393 - 2353
Web Site

Get Ready For
The Greatest Spey Rod Party On Earth !!!
The Sandy River Spey Clave, May 13-14, at Oxbow Park on the Sandy River
Free on-the-water demonstrations, free lessons, free food, and the largest collection of spey fishing tackle ever assembled in one place next to running water.  You can touch & try all of it.   Meet all the pros up close and personal.  Two of them are listed below.  This years show is expected to draw spectators from both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific.

George was one of the chosen ones to appear in Rio's new epic DVD, Rio's Modern spey Casting.  It probably won't surprise you that all of the chosen ones for this tutorial DVD have given key presentations at previous Sandy River Spey Claves.  See George Cook, May 13, 10:30am-11:00am and May 14, 1:00pm-1:30pm.  Another act you won't want to miss is Andy Murray.  Andy is a fly fisher's fly fisher in the Scottish tradition.  He is one of the smoothest fly casters you will ever see.  This programs are May 13, 11:00am-11:30am and the

same time the following day.  Andy 49, is VP of Sales for House of Hardy, Great Briton's legendary fly tackle maker.  He travels the world developing tackle, keeping in touch with his distributors and giving casting and fishing demonstrations. We first met Andy at the 2002 Sandy River Spey Clave.  His easy, but powerful casting style so impressed the audience that we asked him back in 2003.  Since then he has become one of the corner-stones of the  

Clave. Andy has graciously consented to take time from his busy schedule and help uswith a 4-day school on the Deschutes River.

Exciting new deal on rooms for Spey Clavers !!!
Provided by: Comfort Inn - Troutdale, Oregon
(click the logo for their web site)

A.  Spey Clave Attendees Special Rates:  Single $59.99 / Double $69.99
B.  Complimentary Hot Breakfast.
C.  Free Hi-Speed Wireless internet access in all rooms.
D.  Meeting Room - Capacity 60.
E.  Twenty four (24) hour food service, delivered on call.
F.  Indoor pool & spa.
G.  Fitness Room.
H.  Fax & copy service.
I.  Complimentary Local Newspapers - Free Movie Channels - Free Local Calls.
J.  Guest Laundry Room.
K. Non-smoking rooms.
L. All rooms have microwave ovens, refrigerators, hair-dryers, coffee / tea service, irons / ironing boards and bathroom amenities.

This Hotel is 10minutes from the Spey Clave!

Rates apply from Wednesday night May-10 through Sunday night May-14, to obtain Spey Clave rate bookings are to be made, latest March 31. These Special Spey Clave Rates are available only by phone: 1-800-824-6824 (Rates not available on-line).