handicap

Hey -
    -Been Lurkin again--
    Guys over on SC talking bout trying to start a thingie to get a handicap fishing place up there..  I'm in-- but am not a cross over member.
  Maybe some similar minded cross over poster herebouts can handle a combined attack on this- Sounds like a real good thing.
   Tough river to fish even in good health.

Personally I would envision a Handicap place as a concrete or wooden deck that is fully handicap appropriate with immediate designated parking and posted clearly handicap ONLY.
  Considering the kind of fishermen we enjoy up there it would be a kinda solid bet that there would generally be somebody around on 'net duty ' too.
  Would probably have to be a place with a decent holding pool and VERY close access to the parking area. Ct has them here and there and they work out very well.
  Putting them in a 'no kill' area is iffy though. Consider the time to land and take the fish to the fisherman for a ' photo op' ya may as well let the fish be kept if desired after all the time needed there.
   Somebody mentioned the Kiddie Pool and frankly I'd give in up in a heartbeat for the Handicapped folks. Especially the 'South side' by the lot. They could make the Release rules  a blend with the non handicapped still having to release.

  Have seen that spot by the rt 3 bridge and fully agree that its NOT used properly. Parking is a real issue down there as well when the fish start coming in. Place turns into a real Zoo.
   Would never try and fish it but do stop now and then ( if parking is available) just to watch the show. Could never figure out those guys snaggin off the bridge.
  Might also agree that its kind of a crappy spot  for a wheelchair guy to have to go and fish. At least the State tried to give them a spot though. Hey- also agree with some of that other SC stuff- goes way too far on occasion- like that recent glasses thing.
  Unless the water is kinda UP those ramps at the Ballpark or Pineville and  the LFZ dont really have much in front of them but close rocks or little depth.. Also a chair has no 'anchor point or stop to prevent its goin right into the water in those places. Iffy at best.
  This got nothin to do with Summer doldrums - more to do with somebody elses  decent idea for those who can no longer fish this river cause they have developed or were born with 'issues' most of the rest of us cant even comprehend living with.
  Might agree  Tuna that the Pineville Bridge has a great pool that could easily support this kind of endeavor just below that ramp area.
    Then again we could always start 'Hillbilly handfishin' for Sharks too -lol.

Right below the Altmar bridge would be a great spot for it,would n't take much work to make it very accessable.
I'll have to peek in on SC and see what they're saying.
A off topic question.....where is Dime?

Well I looked in at that post regarding this.Nothing concrete there and it will probably die off.One of the pinners on that board thought the whole LFZ would be nice,to him I say go F yourself.

Charlie that would be an excellent location.. I would have to say the "perfect" spot..
Fly zones as reality tv might say (i don't watch so I too am clueless) would be pretty much the worst.. Not by location by any means but restriction, C&R..
 
RT:
 I applaud your energy toward betterment but those things come with persistence over the long haul for sure.. 
Sadly most of what the internet excels in is instant gratification  ..
Would love to see another handicap access..
I think the current one is very good , fish are caught from there..  It's not the structural defect on how it's used..
All DB access have potential and I seen (caught) fish from them myself.. The Pineville is killer.. Aren't we all water level dependent for locations at times too.. Yea I'm handicapped too..LOL
Agree about the rails or breaks.. Shoot someday you may see me rolling my chair down the hill at the black if I really wanted to fish there .
 
Keep on keeping on.. Fire the trash petition back up, it's getting close to that time again ..
 
Peace & Tuna
 
 

Aren't the petting zoos already handicapped access sites?  LOL
 
L13

Since ya brought it up---
  Got a callback today from the Ny.  folks in Cortland  concerning requesting info about   Handicap access on the Sr. -Hopefully by the Altmar bridge or any other appropriate spot.
  Was advised that the State is not considering such  projects on larger ' moving' waters that may wash out. They are continuing such efforts on Ponds and Lakes where there isnt any chance of them getting washed away.
  Gotta admit that after the 2010 floods they may well have a point. Also kinda nice to hear they are still interested in making some waters  more available to those of us who cant get out as readily as  some others.
  No luck on litter barrels or increased litter enforcement either-----
  It is what it is and its gonna stay that way unless the fishermen themselvs use 'peer pressure' to stop it. Didnt bother to argue that many of us have already been doin that but it doesnt get through to the slobs without some help.
  The folks I talked to were nice and polite and very honest in their responses. I understand they  have budgets , manpower restrictions and  responsibilities far beyond the Sr.
  Kinda discouraging  to know that there aint even  a ****ing trash barrel on the horizon though.  (they get abused by people cleaning out their cars and throwin in stuff from home)- ( there goes the goon outa stater theory).  LOL
   

lol
gotta love the sr in the fall
btw rg, thanks for the updates

Lucky13

I work with Parks people who have a "carry in carry out" rule. I've never had a problem with it because it was how I was raised as a SPORTSMAN...you carry it in, you carry it out.  No barrels necessary, just MEN (and WOMEN) fishing, not DumbA** ****heads with no class.  On the other hand, I will probably not try to educate my fellow sportsman if he's already involved in some creative use of J plugs and bead chain when he throws his candy bar wrapper in the river!
Have fun with the salmon! See you in LATE October!!
L13

Said well from a MODEL CITIZEN/TRUE LEGEND

Gotta agree with you. Carry in carry out is best. Trash cans would bring more of a burden IMLO ( "L" stands for legendary