Next AvailableOct 14
Book with Lucas
At What That Vise Do we understand it can be a difficult decision whether or not to book a guide for your next fishing trip. With numerous guides and outfitters spanning our territory from Eastern Ohio to Eastern Pennsylvania, the overall market’s congestion can feel overwhelming. So what separates us from the pack?
With over ten plus years of fly fishing experience combined with graduating in 2020 from Sweetwater Travel Co.’s premier guide school, What That Vise Do has built a sturdy foundation for lasting success in the industry. Additionally, our unique, hand tied flies give us an advantage when guiding on pressured water.
Most importantly, we are here to create meaningful relationships bonded over a shared passion for fly fishing. Our trips are designed to not only catch fish, but improve your overall angling ability. Here at What That Vise Do, we feel very fortunate to have friends all across our territory getting after it and providing real-time fishing reports. This information combined with our experience maximizes our changes to have an unforgettable day on the water.
You do not! However, we do offer instructional courses for the novice angler looking to refine their skills. We will work with you at any experience level and put you in positions to catch fish. Your first fish on the fly will be a memorable one!
Communicate with your guide and keep an eye on the weather to ensure you bring all essential items applicable to your trip…
Essential items include but aren’t limited to: Rain jacket, additional cold-weather layers, sun screen, polarized sunglasses, waders / wading boots, wading belt, and all necessary medications.
In most instances, changing weather will not affect our trip. All fish species can be caught in a variety of weather and river conditions. We are here to pivot and rely on our knowledge of these rivers to locate and catch fish. Please reach out in the days leading up to our trip so we can advise on all essential items you will need. In rare instances, trips or classes may be canceled at the discretion of the guide. Trips and classes may be rescheduled, but not refunded.
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Lake Erie
Full day wade trips include 8 dedicated hours of guided fishing, while half day wade trips include 4 dedicated hour of guided fishing, lunch, flies and gear. Waders can be provided on case by case basis. Gratuity not included.
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Lake Erie
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Lake Erie
Private Boat Experience
Join streamer junkie and head guide, Lucas Smith, chasing wild brown and smallmouth in Pennsylvania. Streamer fishing is not for the faint of heart - it’s constant casting, stripping, twitching and repeat. The harder you work, the more likely you’re to get rewarded, however this is a low numbers game designed to target some of the larger fish in the river systems. Lucas brought home techniques and strategies from Colorado River legend, Bob Dye.. Trips will start in the evenings and will be around 6 hours. Dinner and all gear will be provided. Waders provided on case by case basis.
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Lake Erie
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Lake Erie
Never picked up a fly rod? Looking to improve your cast? What That Vise Do offers tailor-made fly fishing instruction clinics to fit your needs. In this clinic we cover necessary equipment, knot tying, fish habitat and behavior, insect hatches and fly selection., and most importanlty, casting.
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Lake Erie
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Lake Erie
Private Boat Experience
Full day float trips include 8 dedicated hours of guided fishing, lunch, flies and gear. Waders are not provided. Gratuity not included.
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Lake Erie
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Ratings & Reviews Summary
October 14, 2024
The fly fishing trip we had with Lucas was really fun. We caught plenty of Trout that day and I couldn't forget how I fought with the fish. Luckily Lucas shared tips on how to do fly fishing the right way. Highly recommend it!
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October 14, 2024
He is on the cutting edge of the newest fishing techniques.
October 14, 2024
Had a 2 day fall float in Colorado. We had 2 excellent days of fishing. Lucas was great. Had us on fish all day. Nymphing was excellent. Rowing and working the river were great. The streamers were slow. Would absolutely book again
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October 14, 2024
First time doing fly fishing and Lucas never failed to give us an awesome experience! Looking forward to booking another trip with him again.
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October 14, 2024
Lucas was a true expert! The spot where he brought us gave us the opportunity to hook some nice Trout! Learned a lot from him and appreciate him answering all our questions. Thanks, Lucas.
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October 14, 2024
It was a fun-filled fishing trip indeed! Lucas taught us so many things about fly fishing and I'll never forget that moment when I hooked my first Trout. Awesome experience!
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