Packing list
Here is a list of things you should bring for your trip:
*7-8 wt rod from 9’ to 12’—spey rods are an option on the catt, especially in the Spring
*Reel with weight forward floating line to match rod
*Leaders tapered to 8-12lb; tippet from 6-12lb
*Assorted sink tips by rio or airflo in 5-12’ lengths (we can provide if you don't have them)
*FLIES are included in your guided trip, but if you want to tie your own:
*Egg patterns in chartreuse, peach and orange, sizes 8-16;
*Nymphs sizes 8-14—black or brown stoneflies, hare’s ear’s, etc. .
*Streamers (buggers, zonkers, etc. ) in olive, brown, white and black--sizes 2-6.
See the link below for more patterns: http://oakorchardflyshop.com/category17.aspx
*Chest waders
*Boots with felt soles or sticky rubber—studded helps
*Rain jacket
*Polarized glasses—important!
*Vest with nippers & hemostats
*Wading staff (we can supply if you don't have one)
*Cold weather layers (weather dependent)
*Hat & gloves—(weather dependent)
*Camera- we provide pictures or you can bring your own camera
*NYS or Seneca Nation Fishing license-inquire with guide prior to purchasing and purchase in advance of your trip if possible
Lodging Options for Western New York Steelhead Fishing
Springville Area
(upper Cattaraugus creek area)
Oasis B & B 716-592-0333
Microtel hotel
270 S. Cascade Drive
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3141
Gowanda Area
(middle Cattaraugus creek area)
Tee Pee B & B—716-532-2168 - ask for Marty
Palm Garden Motel—716-532-9460
Hamburg Area
(near 18 mile creek & north of Cattaraugus creek by 20 minutes)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 3565 Commerce Pl, Hamburg, NY 14075•(716) 648-9200
Hampton Inn 5444 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075•(716) 649-3769
Red Roof Inn 716-648-7222
Fredonia Area
(Canadaway creek area & south of Cattaraugus creek by 20 minutes)
White Inn nice old style hotel and restaurant in the village of Fredonia 716-672-2103
Days Inn 716-673-1351
Best Western 716-366-7100
