Are the Erie Creeks full of slush?

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Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 1:30:40 PM

Colburn

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I plan on fishing this weekend and wanted to know if the streams were gonig to be full of slush tomorrow. Does anyone know what the conditions are right now? I am getting mixed answers.

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 1:35:39 PM

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http://forums.fishusa.com/Elk_Creek/m_135451/tm.htm

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 1:41:45 PM

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This tread really doesn't tell me anything. I don't know how much snow it takes for it to make the streams slushy. I have never fished those conditions before. I've only fished when either erie had no snow and temps were around 50-60 degrees and when many areas of the stream iced over in many areas. I've never fished when snow was predicted, so this is really the question I am asking. I already know the forcast, I can look that up. I can't look up the current stream condition, so I thought that people that live there or who have fished these conditions could help. I plan on making a 12 hour round trip drive for one day of fishing.

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 1:43:00 PM

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No...the creeks are fine as I type this!

The creeks will slush up on really cold nights with snow showers! However, on stronger flow periods they won't slush nearly as fast as the low flow days. Even in extreme cold snaps with heavy snow, most of the times the slush will burn off by lunch time.

After December I normally don't even go untill around 12. The slight rise in water temp, and the slush gone from the morning is when the bite will be best.

With the temps in the mid 20's at night, generally we you won't have too much trouble with slushy conditions! And if you do, than most of it will burn off before 10.

Hope this helps!
Good luck when you come!

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 1:48:24 PM

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There's your answer. That answer might change by morning though.

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 1:53:41 PM

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Sounds good. This gives a better idea of what to expect. I believe that I am gonig to be able to catch some fish somewhere, and most importantly, when I go I will then know exactly what the conditions on the stream are so in the future I can decide whether to go or not depending on the trends from the forcast. It will never be exact but it will give me a better idea. thanks again. I would be open to any mlore suggestions or opinions?

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 2:05:02 PM

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Fished upper Elk this am, no slush, almost perfect color. That wind was bitter cold, though. All the roads seem to be in pretty good shape as of 2pm.

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 2:09:44 PM

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I'm not worried about the roads. I am excited to fish ANYWHERE on the streams. I say that because I went earlier this season and everyone was fishing the lower portions because the fish hadn't mover much. A friend and I got skunked the first day, but then was able to fish the lake and it was a very crazy expereince. One after another. It seemed like it didn't matter what we threw at them. What fishing in erie is all about. I don't know the streams all too well yet, but I am learning. There is one spot that I love but it is way on the upper uppper section of the stream. I had one of my best expereinces with a few people there.

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 2:15:59 PM

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Thanks for the info, Mike. It's a great help for us out of towners that have to make the trek up and back to catch these great fish. My buddy and I will be heading up in the morning to the whiteout. Can't wait!!

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 2:18:38 PM

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Safe driving to all who is driving to erie this weekend.

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 2:45:03 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Colburn

I'm not worried about the roads. I am excited to fish ANYWHERE on the streams. I say that because I went earlier this season and everyone was fishing the lower portions because the fish hadn't mover much. A friend and I got skunked the first day, but then was able to fish the lake and it was a very crazy expereince. One after another. It seemed like it didn't matter what we threw at them. What fishing in erie is all about. I don't know the streams all too well yet, but I am learning. There is one spot that I love but it is way on the upper uppper section of the stream. I had one of my best expereinces with a few people there.

I can almost garuntee you will find fish on that section right now!

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 5:56:38 PM

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COLBURN, JUST FYI I FISHED 12 MILE ON TUESDAY AND WESDAY AND DID VERY GOOD THE STEELIES WERE STACKED FROM THE LAKE ALL THE WAY UP TO THE BIG FALLS. I TO HAVE A LONG DRIVE AND KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO DRIVE FOR HOURS TO GET SKUNKED.AND NOT ABLE TO SEE WHAT THE STREAMS ARE LOOKING LIKE, IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE THE MILE STREAMS ARE THERE ARE MAPS ON THIS SITE YOU CAN PRINT. THE WATER COLOR WAS NICE AND FISH WERE HUNGRY CAUGHT 15 FISH WHEN ALL WAS DONE FOR THE TWO DAYS. BEST STEELHEAD FISHING SO FAR THIS YEAR FOR ME( THE LAST 3 TIMES UP WENT HOME WITH NONE, THIS TIME 6!!!) HOPE THIS HELPS

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 7:35:24 PM

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Roads are pretty bad on east side, especially East Lake Rd.

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RE: Are the Erie Creeks full of slush? - 11/21/2008 7:53:23 PM

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