Crossing the border

[Tree cutter]

What do everyone think about getting across the border. I keep moving my trip later and later. Should I just bite the bullet and realize I’m not going this year. First time for a long time I didn’t fish in Canada. This darn Covid is starting to grow again in the US. Man I could take my own food and only stop and get gas at the pump. The only thing is beer but I’m willingly to paid the extra at the border and haul it from PA. And the outfitter is from OHIO he would be the only one I would see. Watch the news you might see some crazy guy from Pa trying to cross above the Falls in a kayak with 5 thirty packs of Bush Light strapped to it and a fishing pole.

[Nancy]

Treecutter, I think there are many of us who feel your pain. I am not normally one to watch the news because most of it is lies anyway, but I might start watching just to keep an eye out for you.

[Jay Thomas]

With nearly 60,000 new cases of COVID in the USA on a daily basis, I would think it highly unlikely that the Canada/US border would open any time soon. Indeed, the border probably won't reopen until sometime in 2021. Although that would represent dire consequences for the tourism industry in Canada, increasing numbers of COVID is the US is pretty darn dire too.

Jay

[Ira]

Sad to say it, but I'm afraid Jay is right. Our trip in early July was postponed til mid-August. July 21 is when they're re-evaluating the border crossing.

[T-Bone]

I can't imagine a scenario where the border opens this year. So that means I'll miss the May trip, July trip, and likely the September trip. First time since I think 1988 I haven't been up north fishing at least once during the summer months. Guess that means I'll need to try and make up for it with additional trips next summer...if that's even going to be a possibility. 

One perception I've cemented over this whole COVID thing...there are a lot of stupid, selfish people in the world. Fortunately, it has also taught me there are a lot of really smart and selfless people in the world. Right now it seems like the dummies are winning...

[Jig and drift]

I have to agree that I would be very surprised if the border opened this year. We had to cancel our July trip and with no ability to reschedule for later have moved on to thinking of next year unfortunately. First time not going north since 1993.   

[Jig and drift]

Tree cutter wondering who the Ohio outfitter is you mentioned ??  We are also Ohio based.

[Chazz]

The owners of Sasseginaga are from Dayton area.  I think this is their 4th or 5th year.  Great family great people.

[Jig and drift]

Thanks for the info

[Chazz]

You're welcome - I see you're from Avon I'm from Amherst

[SgtCrabby]

From where I sit, opening before next year is a dream. 
And 2021 isn't guaranteed either, if this virus doesn't slow down. 

My condolences to everyone that's had to cancel your plans for this year. 

[Hodgey1]

One perception I've cemented over this whole COVID thing...there are a lot of stupid, selfish people in the world. Fortunately, it has also taught me there are a lot of really smart and selfless people in the world. Right now it seems like the dummies are winning...

Couldn't agree more with that statement T.

[Chazz]

Looks like border closing extended to Aug 21st. 

[Hodgey1]

I just don’t Have any words to describe the disappointment in now knowing that my July trip won’t happen........

[Greg]

"One perception I've cemented over this whole COVID thing...there are a lot of stupid, selfish people in the world. Fortunately, it has also taught me there are a lot of really smart and selfless people in the world. Right now it seems like the dummies are winning..."

Seriously Todd... you should work for hallmark.