PA Steelhead Guide - local knowledge, expert guidance, the fish of a lifetime

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A day with the doctor

For those of you who may not know, Doc Wally is a retired surgeon.  I would like to say, he has not retired at all, but rather, has simply chosen a new location for his office, a new operating room.  His hands may perform their magic with a different set of instruments, but those fortunate enough to make his acquaintance will know they have just received the best of care, from the best of doctors.  

 

His office is now the river. He has traded in his scrubs for waders, a fishing vest and polarized sun glasses. His instruments are now a fly rod, fishing line, hooks, split shots, indicators and flies, flies and more flies.  And his trusty hemostats still get plenty of use.

 

Like a surgeon, Doc Wally shares his gift selflessly. The knowledge of his craft is displayed with kindness, enthusiasm and patience. Not only does he offer expert guidance, instruction and great stories, his respect and love for nature, the river, and the beautiful, spirited steelhead are truly infectious. Not to mention, he packs a tasty lunch complete with Butterfingers. 

 

A day with Doc Wally is truly a healing experience, and a day you will never forget.

 

Christina,

Cleveland, OH.


 

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Doc Wally "The PA Steelhead Guide"

Prize Winning Steelhead
Doc Wally with Prize Winning Steelhead

Doc Wally is a full time guide / fly fisherman, offering one-on-one guided trips to some of the most prolific Steelhead rivers in Erie county, PA.  This area is so consistently productive that it has become affectionately known as "Steelhead Alley."

You will find throughout this site many happy customers who have benefited from Doc's local knowledge and expert guidance and have landed the fish of a lifetime.  Guided trips on Elk, Walnut creek, or even both, will provide the backdrop to a tantalizing battle of the human species vs. the wise old nomadic Steelhead.

Doc guides experts and first timers alike through the presentation, hook up, fight, catch and release. This experience has every chance of hooking you as well as enabling you to hook that fish of a lifetime.