If you are planning a trip up to Erie to fish for steelhead, here are some recommended items:

Headlamp (plan on early starts)

Six - Eight weight rods , 10 foot rods work best

Quality reel with a good, smooth drag

2-5x Tippet, flourocarbon

Warm clothes.  Because of our location on the lake, we can get severe weather.  It is best to plan ahead, and dress in layers.  We recommend sythetic clothing, like Patagonia's capaline, or Simms waderwick.  Synthetic fabics will not loose their insulating properites when wet, and this can make the difference between being comfortable and being miserable.

At least two pairs of fingerless or foldover gloves.  One pair will get wet.  It always happens.  Having a fresh pair to put on during your lunch break will definitely be a bonus.

Warm hat.

An extra pair of warm fleece pants to put on in case of a "riverbath".

Good polarized glasses.  Many times we are sight fishing, and good glasses are indispensable.

Want some gear before your trip?  Make a pit stop to our online shop to get everything you need!  Click here to shop. 

Local Lodging:

The Clarion Hotel, also know as the Bel Aire Hotel is one of the best hotels to stay at in the area.  They have a nice restaurant, and are located right near the Penninsula.

www.clarionhotel-erier.com

The Comfort Suites located in Edinboro is in a great location for those looking to fish upper Elk.  Just 5 minutes from the 79 hole and 10 minutes from the flats, this is a good one to check out.  Be sure to get some wings from John Wildwoods while in the 'Boro... top notch!!  This hotel also includes breakfast.

Comfort Suites in Edinboro 

Cross Creek Resort is a hotel, with bar and eatery and golf course on site.  If you are coming up to fish oil creek, this hotel is located on Rt 8 right near the creek.

http://www.visiteriepa.com/where_to_stay.shtml#hotel

http://www.visiteriepa.com/where_to_eat.shtml#restaurants

Feel free to call us, or email us leua@velocity.net with any questions you might have.