Steelhead Jamboree Date Poll

[JackM]

*******PLEASE READ BEFORE VOTING*******

Please answer honestly regarding your level of commitment. It would be fairest to those who will commit to attend for them to have a greater voice.

If you can commit to at least one of the days, then you are absolutely committed to the weekend specified.

"Absolutely committed" should be an indication that only an emergency or disasterous weather will keep you away.

You can select more than one choice. If you can commit to one or more choice answer as many of the top three that work for you. If you can't commit, select as many of the bottom three that work for you or select only the one or ones that make it likely that you will attend.

David requested I add the last three choices to help the decision-making process. Unfortunately, it can only help with future voters as I cannot reset the poll unless I start a whole new one.

 

[Squaretail]

Those are about the busiest times of the year up there. Hoping Halloween will keep atleast a couple extra folks at home that weekend.

 

[jayL]

I am fine with all three.

I will not be coming if conditions are too far from "good". I did that drive once to fish tough conditions. Lesson learned.

I chose "interested, but not certain" for all three. I don't think it's possible for me to commit to such a trip, given the 7 hour drive and variability of the conditions.

 

[JackM]

The points raised are valid and I agree with them. Perhaps the thing to do is find out which of the weekends are prefered and then set a drop-dead date of Wednesday just before, for instance, to examine the available data and declare it a "go" or not. There are East Side streams that can be hit if the western streams are a bit high and also the lake itself which can be entertaining in its own right. The only way to be certain of ideal conditions is to make the decision hours before hitting the road.

 

[jayL]

I would think that if it's possible, we should remove the last weekend from the list. Either that, or set aside a potential make up weekend after the above three.

That way, we could confidently veto a trip on the wednesday before.

The earlier the plans, the easier setting a timely makeup outing will be.

 

[ryguyfi]

Since I'm sort of heading this up, I hope it's assumed I'm coming. I understand the issues with people driving far, or staying overnight for crappy weather, but it is what it is. I wouldn't mind setting a date and having a backup, but as long as it's not a monsoon and blown out, I'll probably be up there. Those from out of town can decide last minute to come, but there'll always be a place to fish around that time of year. Might not be ideal, but we'll get into some fish.

I have 2 trips I'm helping to organize through my church, so if we decide on this one I can make sure they don't overlap. (anyone can come with me on those when we get some dates too).

I hope as many people as possible can come up for some chrome, it's a blast!

Ryan

 

[ErnieBall]

Depending on the weekend - I may be only up there for one day - I have a bunch of friends that live in Edinboro - so lodging wont be a problem for me

 

[mkoloch]

I picked the date that currently works best for me. If we plan this far ahead, I can put on the calendar and keep the date open. Its roughly a seven or so hour drive to Erie, so I will definitely be relying on locals to report in and make a decision. I like the idea of having a drop dead date of like Wednesday or so, once we get a fishing report/weather report. Perhaps also an alternative to western NY?

 

[buffalo]

I am really anxious to make a couple trips this year and would love to watch some of you and learn.
Think the Wednesday drop dead date is a good idea.
Do we need to make hotel reservations?
Buffalo

 

[JackM]

buffalo wrote:

Do we need to make hotel reservations?
Buffalo

Not if you don't mind sleeping in your car. Seriously, if you want a room on a Friday or Saturday night, I recommend reserving it. Ask about the cancellation policy and then watch your credit card carefully. I cancelled a room in accordance with the policy of a motel and they charged my card on the day I was supposed to stay. I called and got it straightened out, but not without some trouble.

 

[Millertime]

I voted for all the days. I will be there when ever it is for at least a minimum of one of the days.

 

[CRB]

count me in the November 6, 7, 8th I would like to meet some of you on this board. Being that I live up here that sounds the best as most of the leaves will be down and out to the lake then.
I can give some up dates too.
CRB

 

[FarmerDave]

Since I can be in Erie in about an hour, I checked that I am intereste for all three, but not prepared to commit.

As a suggestion, Foley's used to have a rather nice "cottage" that they used to rent out. It is really more of an apartment. I don't know if they still do. I checked their website, and there was no mention of it, but it might be worth a phone call.

www.follysend.com

 

[David]

It's booked solid through December...

 

[JackM]

The way I interpret the poll results, I would suggest we set the date for the middle weekend and use the november weekend as the backup. Any one read them differently?

 

[CRB]

Just a heads up from a local.
Mid October could mean frustrating days of catching leaves.
Leaves are on the move @2end week to the end of month and the fishing afterwards is good IMHO.
November most will be down and out to the lake.
Take it for what it is worth.
Crb

 

[ryguyfi]

I would agree Jack. The middle date is winning by 2 votes right now. It's close, but might be best off to plan it that day and then have the next week as a fallout (or a Wednesday). You can keep the voting up for a bit longer, but looks like the best way to plan ahead to me.


Ryan

 

[jayL]

I am going to fish in a costume. Book it. If Paul makes it back from Montana (he says he should), maybe he'll bring his wig.

 

[ryguyfi]

I stole this from another site. But great info.


Hotels:

Elk Creek Lodge
209 Main St E Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-0011‎

The Green Roof Inn
8790 Rt. 90 Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-7072
http://www.thegreenroofinn.com/

Riviera Motel
3107 W. Lake Rd. Erie, PA
(814) 838-1997
www.rivieramotel.net

El Patio Motel
2950 W. Lake Rd. Erie, PA
(814) 838 9772
www.elpatioerie.com

Inn at Presque Isle
2930 W 6th St. Erie, PA
(814) 838-1961
www.innatpresqueisle.com

Flamingo Motel
3005 W 12th St #1 Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-1924

Maple Motel
5512 W Lake Rd Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-4834

Sunset Motel
13825 Ridge Rd. West Springfield, PA 16443
(814) 922-3550
www.sunsetmotelpa.com

Swanville Motel
5455 W. Ridge Rd Erie, PA 16506
(814) 833-3157

Quality Inn & Suites (Formerly Best Western)
6467 Sterrettania Rd. Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 836-1475
http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=PA548&promo=gglocal
*Has a bar and restaurant*

Fairfield Inn
2082 Interchange Rd. Erie, PA 16565
(814) 868-0985
http://marriott.com

Country Inn & Suites
8040 Oliver Rd. Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-5810
www.countryinns.com

Clarion Hotel
2800 W 8th St. Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-1116
http://www.clarionhotel.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=PA339&promo=gglocal

Edinboro Inn
401 West Plum St. Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 734-5650
http://www.edinboroinn.com/

Red Roof Inn
7865 Perry Hwy Erie, PA 16509
(814) 868-5246 or (800) 843-9999
www.redroof.com

Courtyard by Marriott
7792 Peach St. Erie, PA 16509
(814) 860-8300
www.marriott.com

Residence Inn
8061 Peach St Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-2500
www.marriott.com

Golden Triangle
3425 W. 12th St. Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-2572

Glass House Inn
3202 W 26th St Erie, PA 16506
(814) 833-7751
www.glasshouseinn.com



Campgrounds:

Folly’s End Campground
8600 Rt. 98 Girard, PA
(814) 474-5730
www.follysend.com

Camp Eriez
9356 W. Lake Rd. Lake City, PA
(814) 774-9416

YMCA
8600 W. Lake Rd Lake City, PA
(814) 774-9416
www.ymcaerie.org

Uncle Johns Campgrounds
575 Elk Creek Rd Lake City, PA
(814) 774-8672
www.unclejohnselkcreek.com

Lake Erie Community Park
Camp Ground Rd. Girard PA
(814) 774-3625

Bait and Tackle Shops:

All you need to know can be found right here...
http://www.fishusa.com/FishErie/Bait.asp

Restaurants/Bars:

Choo Choo’s Bar and Restaurant
2950 West Lake Rd Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-9621

The Avonia Tavern
7321 West Lake Road Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-5347
http://www.avoniatavern.com/?pid=1

Joe Roots
2826 W. 8th St Erie, PA 16505
(814) 836-7668
www.joerootsgrill.com

Oscars Pub
2147 W. 12th St Erie, PA 16505
(814) 454-4325

Greengarden Tavern
1543 W 8th St. Erie, PA 16505
(814) 454-3367

Rum Runners
133 E Dobbins Lndg Erie, PA 16507
(814) 455-4292

Iron Bridge Inn
1438 Perry Highway Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 748-3626
http://www.springfields.com/ibi_files/ironbridge.html

Smugglers Wharf
3 State St Erie, PA 16507
(814) 459-4273
http://www.smugglerswharfinc.com/

Marketplace Grill
319 State St. Erie, PA
(814) 455-7272
http://www.marketplacegrill.com/

Pufferbelly Restaurant & Bar
414 French St Erie, PA 16507
(814) 454-1557
http://www.thepufferbelly.com/

Takis Restaurant
2933 W 12th St. Erie, PA
(814) 833-1798

The Brewerie.com
(814) 454-2200
http://www.brewerie.com/directions.html

Freeport Restaurant
11104 Freeport Rd North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-4607

Teresa’s Deli-Lakeshore
5360 W Lake Rd Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-6913
http://www.teresasdeli.com/

Pittsburgh Inn
3725 W Lake Rd Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-0925

Calfin’s Place
7495 Rt 6N Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 734-7705

Calamari’s Squid Row
1317 State St Erie, PA 16501
(814) 459-4276
http://www.calamaris-squidrow.com/

Syd’s Place
2992 W Lake Rd Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-3089

Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
3302 W 26th St Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-6718
www.hosss.com

Old Country Buffet
7200 Peach St Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-5671
http://www.oldcountrybuffet.com/


Personal Note:
As always, leave the streams just like or better than you found them, respect your fellow angler and enjoy your time at the Erie watershed.

 

[Heritage-Angler]

ryguyfi wrote:
I would agree Jack. The middle date is winning by 2 votes right now. It's close, but might be best off to plan it that day and then have the next week as a fallout (or a Wednesday). You can keep the voting up for a bit longer, but looks like the best way to plan ahead to me.


Ryan

That sounds like a good plan. Posting a definite date A.S.A.P. would be a wise decision, as rooms are filling up FAST. :-o