View Full Version : Anybody gonna fish the Allegheny river this
weekend, just wondering cause after the trip to the doctors my knee feels 100% better and i,ll be there, so whos coming guys its gonna be a good one i can feel it, talk to ya later.
Tom
Hey Tom, did you get the e-mail I sent last weekend? I can come this weekend but I don't feel comfortable bringing the boat by myself. I'd have no idea where I was going. I'd like to hook up with you but you'll have to let me know when it suits. Glad you're feeling better.
jb
Ernest H.
01-09-2002, 02:18 PM
See you at the Dam on Sat. Anyone know what the 13th street ramp looks like? Will have 4wd, shovels, and salt - will I need a plow truck/dynamite?
Chris
01-09-2002, 02:24 PM
Ernest
I was out all day Sunday last weekend. About 5 inches of snow fell while we were out. We salted up the launch when we put in and shoveled the snow off when we came out. I have 4WD and pulled the boat out without any hesitation at all. Chris
Ernest H
01-09-2002, 03:18 PM
Thanks Chris, Hope to see you Sat. Were you able to get that last trip in to Erie?
Wall Hanger
01-09-2002, 03:36 PM
I drive past the ramp everyday on my way to work. I'm on the other side of the river so I can see it from there. This morning it was snow covered. I wouldn't go there without a shovel and some salt. Just a little advice to help you out.
Wall Hanger
JB,i promised my bud richie this weekend but i,ll know for sure tomorrow night and if he backs out you can come down, is that enough time for you, i,m going to call you tonight, the ramp should be fine but bring the salt and shovel just in case, how about you russell you been quiet lately are you gonna come and let me show you how its done LOL!!!!!!, bring the jigs/minnows and blades, FISH ON.
Tom
Wont be any fish left Sat. Tom!:-) I'm heading up your way Fri. Just got off the phone with my neighbor and he dont know if he's gonna go or not. Says he'll let me know for sure tomorrow. But, IM GOIN! ha Supposed to be a front move in tomorrow eve. Cloudy friday, (fish report says Hit like crazy Fri.) Sat. (fish report say Sunny and might as well stay home.) :-)lol Wonder what effect this melt-off is gonna do the next couple of days Tom? jb, if neighbor backs out, I'll have an extra seat. Be glad to have the company. And Tom, better hope that infection dont get to your elbows. ;-) Later Russell
Russell if things do like in the past the runoff will be our friend, i don,t think there will be that much that it will have a negetive effect what it should do is push some more fish down from the dam right where i,ll be waiting, let me know whats up friday night and if you decide you want to stick around for saturday let me know, i talked to JB and i,m meeting him saturday morning this will be the first time we have fished from the same boat together, anyways let me know tomorrow night, talk to ya later.
Tom
Chris
01-10-2002, 07:28 AM
Ernest we fished the mouth of Elk on Thursday after Christmas. The last 30 yards or so of the creek were open (no ice). If you are familiar with this area there is an island at the mouth of the creek. We fished from the island and caught about 20 fish. Was a very extreme weather day. No snow but bitter cold. They said with the wind chill it didn,t get above about 10 or 11 degrees F. Caught all the fish with jigs and maggots. White and brown or just plain white seemed to be the hot color. Chris
Thanks for the offer Russell. As Tom mentioned, I'm going to meet up with him Saturday morning. Might as well learn from the best!! Anyways, hope to meet you all down there sometime. Hey Tom, I think I found a place I can get a PA license this evening. I'll let you know.
jb
eyechaser
01-10-2002, 12:42 PM
205, I will be heading down tomorrow 1/11 also, I figure what the heck I will take my chances at 13th st. good luck and I hope to see you tomorrow.
Russell, eyechaser, make sure you guys leave a few for us saturday, man i can,t wait to retire the wife will have to send a swat team to get me off the water, see you guys this weekend.
Tom
Tom,
I got my PA license. I will call you tomorrow evening.
jb
Hey Tom, this retirement is killin me. All this fishin, and getting fatter everyday. Could go back to laying brick and block! Naaaaaah!:-) We'll leave ya a few. Hey eyecatcher, I'll have a black dodge parked there at 13th st. Weather conditions should be perfect. See ya there! Russell
Ernest H
01-10-2002, 08:42 PM
Boat is in garage charged/gassed and rearin to go for Sat. I think the duck/goose hunters owe us a good ramp cleaning/salting. I went around the island for those guys - I bet I cost them a box of shells. Everytime we looked back, nothing fell from the sky. Maybe they should bring rods and take home a fish meal. Anyway, they are very friendly and considerate, push a few ducks down and they'll keep an eye on the trucks. See you sat. P.S. Be on your best behavior, I may have my boss in the boat! Oh yea, what size minnows are you fella's using?
walleye chop
01-11-2002, 06:46 AM
hey guys, I talked a couple of guys into going with me on sat. this will be my first time this year. usually go farther up river to tarentum. from all your generous posts I have a good Idea what to use but I have a couple other questions if you don't mind answering. first this most recent post says something about keeping an eye on vehicles? is it vandals or police. am I right in saying its the sharpsburg exit off 28 and which way do I turn off the exit to get to 13th Street. Finally are there any bait shops around there and what time do they open! thanks for the info. I always wanted to try HPD but always thought that the crows nest was the only launch so like I said I've always went to tarentum.