Testimonials

"After several unsuccessful attempts at catching steelhead on the fly on my own, I contacted Patrick to help me land my first steelhead.  His knowledge of the streams and rivers is amazing.  I would recommend Patrick to anyone that wants to learn to catch steelhead."

-David Hoening 
 Columbus, Ohio

"Thoroughly enjoyed yesterday. That was just plain awesome. The whole day was perfect. In terms of a guide you were probably the best guide I think I've ever fished with. Patient. Professional (can't ever remember a guide who didn't cuss up a storm or go off the deep into the rated "r" section of life). Integrity. Upbeat and positive. I could totally bring my kids along with you without any hesitation. Your observations about my technique were very helpful. Plus you got us into fish. One of the highlights of the trip was the time in the truck (5hrs of driving and worth every minute) and talking about things that really matter. Can't believe how quick that trip was there and back. Totally loved it. "

-Scott Brooks
 Wadsworth, Ohio

"It has not been since my first trip to Erie that I have had such a day as I did this past Tuesday when I went out in search of steelhead with experienced angler and master guide Pat Campbell. Now you may think that I am laying it on thick but I can assure you there is a reason why I discern between the two. 

First, let me say that there is a difference between catching and teaching. You can know all the tactics and "things to look for" but to be able to put them into practice is a different animal. Second, just because you guide people and take the to good spots doesn't mean they will catch fish. With that said, it takes a special person to do both. 

When I left in the morning Pat was great about his approach, he asked me what my expectations were and from there we developed a plan on how to attack the day. He realized that I was interested in more than just learning good spots to visit and tactics to use. He realized that I was looking for an actively engaging way to fish the dynamic situations often found in Erie steelheading which are found also in many of the other steelhead fisheries.

Pat and I developed a plan and proceeded to have one of the most prolific and productive days I ever had steelheading. Having taken a trip to Pulaski where I had an excellent trip early in the year I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by the way Pat broke down situations and river tactics. He basically explained why I had the success I did in New York and why those same tactics and situations will work well elsewhere.

I will end with this: when I first started steelheading I rode on a 6 hour trip wit two good friends to an area I knew nothing about. I fished all day with no luck and supreme frustration every time someone else hooked into one of these magnificent fish. It was not until the end of the day when I let my fly hang at the end of a riffle which happen to be the head of a pool that I realized what it is all about. I went to cast forward and my line caught, I turned to look down stream but by that time it was to late, my line began running away from me quickly and the rest is history. I landed the fish and have been returning to Erie in the fall ever since. 

Not since my first trip to Erie have I had such a fresh experience fly fishing. My advice to anyone headed to the area is to call Pat, book a day and go with it. Pat will work with you and find out what your looking for. If one man sharpens another consider me on point. Even with my experience trout fishing and steelheading Pat found ways to remind me of the basics and teach me new tactics and approaches that I never would have found on my own. If you want to skip at least 5 years ahead on your steelhead journey FOM is the guide service to call."

-Derek Eberly
 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 

First ever steelhead on a fly rod 10 minutes after we hit the river, 2nd one took a while to coax up, and missed a 3rd.

Pass the word along - Fisher of Men Outfitters can put you on the fish and teach you what you need to know to be confident with these aggressive fish.

-Bob Fisher

Bellville, Ohio

I took a trip with Patrick down to the Mad River (haven't started fishing it until recently) a few weeks back and he taught me more in that one morning than I could learn on my own during weeks of trips. In fact, I had fished down there multiple times on my own over the past year and saw fish, but couldn't figure them out. One day down with him, he showed me a few things with my presentation, and I had big brown trout attacking a streamer all day long. 

-PJ Filipowicz

Broadview Heights, Ohio