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Gord Ellis

Gord is the senior editor of OOD and has been with the magazine since 1993. He has been writing about fishing, hunting, and the outdoors for over 20 years and pens Open Range. Gord's an avid multi-species angler and is also a keen hunter. He's a long-time member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada and has won 20 national writing and photography awards. Gord is a reporter and columnist with CBC radio in Thunder Bay and is the outdoor columnist for the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal daily newspaper.
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An introduction to fly fishing for steelhead, covering essential gear, techniques, and tips for both beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
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