First Hybrid

 As you all know, hybrid striped bass are a favorite here at the shop and it is about that time of the year. Since we have been getting the classic Cincinnati spring rain, it has made getting out and fishing that much harder.  There was one day last week where a few guys were able to get out and it paid off.  The flows were probably around 1100 CFS, which is a bit higher than we like.  Even with the high water, Ted caught a nice 9.5 pound picture perfect hybrid!  It was a great fish to start out the season!

 - Stop into the shop to get some flies and spring gear!

Delamere & Hopkins
Hyde Park Square
2708 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
(513) 871-FISH
shop@bestgear.com
Mon-Thurs 10-8
Fri-Sat  10-6
Sun 11-5

My Sunday - Hunting & Tying

   Despite the snow, my Dad and I decided to go out and do some bird hunting.  We had this day on the calendar for a while and didn't want to re-schedule.  It ended up being one of the most exciting hunts I've had.  Since the snow was a little frozen on the top, the birds couldn't burrow like they would have liked and they did a lot of running and moving around.  We hunted Mike, who is a Shags Run setter and he did great.  Mike has a great nose, listens well and tracked the birds fantastically. After the cold morning, I came home and continued to stock my spring fly box with some bait-fish patterns for the Hybrid Bass.  It was a good day.  Enjoy the pictures!

If you look closely at this picture you can see the dog (on the right) and the bird half way up on the far left.

 - Louis

Getting excited for spring fishing.

 Can't wait to start fishing for these guys again.  Come into the shop and get geared up for these awesome, hard fighting fish.  Also, don't forget about our Hybrid Party coming up March 26th, from 6-8 p.m.  Thanks for looking, click "MORE" below and check out some pictures from past seasons.
-Chip

Hybrid Party 2015 - March 26, 6-8 p.m.

   

       D&H had a great time with our customers at last years Hybrid party. We view this event as an opportunity to give instruction on fly tying and fishing for hybrid striped bass as well as a chance to learn more about other local fishing opportunities and just to celebrate a new fishing season. All tying supplies will be 10% off during the party.

     The party will be held March 26 from 6-8 pm at the Hyde Park Square shop. Join us for some refreshments and snacks. Please send RSVP's to shop@bestgear.com or give us a call at 513-871-FISH.

Click more >>> to see some pictures from last years hybrid season

Hybrid update

Got out the last few days and fished for some smallmouth and hybrid striper's. I have had some success fishing at a few of the different access points from Milford down river to the mouth where it flows into the Ohio. Big bait fish patterns have done well for the hybrids even though i haven't seen a huge presence of shad or skipjack yet as I think everything has been pushed back due to the long, never ending winter we had.  I would expect to see more bait coming in as these water temperatures continue to rise, which will help turn the fishing on a bit more. 
Click MORE below for some fish pictures.
Thanks for looking,
-Chip

Hybrid Update: Little Miami River

 Here is a Little Miami update from the last couple days out.
 click More below for some fish pictures.
Thanks for looking,
-Chip

Hybrid Report

A few of us got out this morning. Water is still a bit high due to East Fork tailwater running a bit high. Make sure and check gauges for the Little Miami as well as East fork tailwater.  Enjoy.

The Hybrids are finally here!

 This is what we have all been waiting for!

Early season fishing: Little Miami

Little Miami Hybrid Fishing

Fortunately, I have had some time to fish the last couple days. All of us at the shop have been hitting it pretty hard. I have fished every day so far since the 3rd in a few different spots and the little Miami has been on fire! All together I’ve caught two hybrids; the bigger of the two was around 8 lbs, some decent white bass, half a dozen respectable Smallmouth and one Largemouth in the mix! The Gizzard Shad are definitely around and in huge numbers, you can sense the fish can feel it and are excited about it. 

Striper fishing

                             Hybrids are In!!!

Louis and I got out this morning and caught several hybrids. We hit the water about 6:00 a.m. were soon into fish.