Need some advice guys

[spoonfed-1]

Now the holidays are over I will be looking to take the 5 hr drive out for the Seneca LL's.

 

The trip will have to be a quick decision as it's all weather dependent and it's gotta happen on a weekend due to work.

Last year I was laid off so I could go when the weather allowed and stayed at my buddys house, rustyrat  (thanks Scott) but this year I am pressed for time and weekends only.

 

Biggest problem is I will need lodging close to the South End of Seneca and it's got to be able to accommodate my truck and 16 fter.

Hopefully I could leave my gear in the boat and have it still be there the next morning.

I also need to get reservations within a couple days of the trip.

 

Any ideas or suggestions?

 

Thanks

Glen

[Sk8man]

Possibles?

 

http://www.watkinsglenharborhotel.com/

 

http://www.budgetinnwatkinsglen.com/

[spoonfed-1]

Thanks Sk8man.

 

How are the chances of leaving the gear in the boat overnight at either one of these places?

My time will be very limited with the long ride and back to work Monday.

[Sk8man]

My hunch is that it would be OK around there but I guess you'd have to evaluate things at the time....that's what I do when I stay at the other end of the lake during the 3 day derby. 

[Big Water]

I stayed at the Gorgeous View hotel last trip which is about 1 mile up RT 14 on the west side of the lake.  Real nice people and they gave us a great rate because of the time of year.  The driveway is a little tricky, but I got my 18 1/2' boat up without incident (sharp turn....take the second entrance, much better).  It sits off of the beaten path and I had no issue leaving my tackle in the boat.  That's more than I can say about some of the places I've stayed there.    They even have a refrigerator and microwave in the rooms and brought pastries and juice to the room for the morning meal.  Ask for Stephanie.

 

(607) 331-4276.

 

 

[spoonfed-1]

I stayed at the Gorgeous View hotel last trip which is about 1 mile up RT 14 on the west side of the lake.  Real nice people and they gave us a great rate because of the time of year.  The driveway is a little tricky, but I got my 18 1/2' boat up without incident (sharp turn....take the second entrance, much better).  It sits off of the beaten path and I had no issue leaving my tackle in the boat.  That's more than I can say about some of the places I've stayed there.    They even have a refrigerator and microwave in the rooms and brought pastries and juice to the room for the morning meal.  Ask for Stephanie.

 

(607) 331-4276.

Thanks

Sounds like the kind of place I had in mind

[lakebound88]

Glen, I live ten minutes from Watkins right on 14. Let me know if I can help.<br />

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Nick<br />

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[rustyrat]

You better call me if.you have room!. LoL. We had a blast last year. <br />

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[spoonfed-1]

Thanks Nick, I appreciate the offer. However this is going to be a wait and see (weather0 type deal.

Not much time for planning and another fishermen with me. I'd hate to infringe on such short notice.

 

I'll call you for sure if I got room Scott. I can fit three if the lake isn't to bumpy.

If memory serves me right we did two lakes and close to 100 fish in 2 1/2 days.

I would definitely rate those numbers as a "BLAST". LOL

You been out at all?

[Hookedup]

South end launch is all froze up! The warm up this coming weekend might open it up. First time in years that I've seen the south end iced up. Sean

[spoonfed-1]

Thanks for the heads up Sean.

I was considering this weekend with the warm temps.

Guess I'll hold off now.

[rustyrat]

Nope Glen I've been chasing steelhead with good success. <br />

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[lakebound88]

Glen, not a problem. If yo get in a jam, plenty of space here! You've put me up before, I can only repay the favor.

 

Nick