Lake Erie Steelhead Fishing

Bio....Avid fly fisherman and fly tyer, Lucas Carter Smith, is based out of Eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania. In 2013, he attended West Virginia University where he was an original member of the fly fishing club. After graduating college in 2017, he spent four months working as a fly shop attendant and fish filleter for Kenai Cache Outfitters in Cooper Landing, AK. Three years of avid angling and constant fly tying lead to the creation of What That Vise Do, LLC, established in February, 2020. In March of the same year, Lucas attended Sweetwater Travel Co’s premier fly fishing guiding school where he received thorough training from an array of experienced guides. As of May 2022, Lucas is a current full time wade and float guide for Blue Quill Angler (BQA) in Evergreen, CO where he’s gained experience and knowledge from Colorado Guide legends such as Bob Dye and Pat Dorsey. Lucas began fly tying in 2016, and through constant trial and error, he’s designed unique, durable and effective flies for Steelhead Alley. Drawing inspiration from Steelhead Alley legends like Greg Senyo and Jeff Blood, he too hopes his fly patterns can reach similar success. With a dedication to conservation, Lucas commits himself to the delicate ecosystems he guides to ensure future generations have the same opportunities. A patient teacher, he loves sharing his passion for fly fishing and fly tying with new and experienced anglers all the same.