Its gonna be a sight to see I'm sure. Something tells me there will be more than a few average Joe's that cross the line though... I'd say the unwritten rule of an open container law in Altmar is gonna RIP after this next salmon season...

That may well be for the good in my mind.
While I have nothing against a sip (not much of a drinker myself ) too many "visitor anglers" don't seem to grasp the concept of carry it in carry it out.
Wish there was a way to really prohibit the freaking D D and nice and easy coffee cups from being allow on the river.
 
 

Please do not forget Byrne Dairy and MickyD's using the river banks for mini billboards!  But if there were no styrofoam, what could you put next to the water to tell you the river is going up?
 
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Personally  think that the prison wardens will have more to do than try and monitor the fishing etiquette  on the PFR side in an effort to get more water for 'their' guests.
 
Would agree that those 'wardens' or whatever you call the prison folks hired to do the 'enforcement' will have built in favoritism but having to deal with the ever present 'slob 'element would be a full time job in and of itself-there will of course be some of that IMHO as slobs will demand it because of their style and actions. 
Actually we all might actually appreciate it  in some ways  since we make those kinda observations almost year round ( and with good reason).
 
 Lawn chairs and coolers -also cotton towels to wipe the 'tears of laughter'. Might also get to film some neat stuff that goes 'viral' as well.

Surprised there's been no chatter on this one. Last Friday night there were probably more than 50 vehicles at the new lodge. Looked like a possible opening celebration or something.

As far as I know 2/20 is the "official"  grand opening.   Hope someone took a picture because  there may not be another time that 50 cars will be there this time of year.   Peak shark season possibly............

I imagine this was a private type thing. All of the lights were on and as said many cars. Didn't want to be that guy though whos quick to post up something they saw. I don't do Facebook so I don't follow them on that.

I must say the place doesn't look that bad and it looks like they did a good job on the inside. If their restaurant is open to the public I may step foot in there to try after some time passes as I know restaurants sometimes fumble a little before getting in to their groove. But that's about it. I'd hope to see the place make it though as it will host some local jobs for local folks and it would suck to see a vacant barren place riddled with no trespassing signs.

I am with you DB.  If it stay's open it is good for the area, especially after they start paying full taxes.    

Speaking of taxes. Our new project here just got a tax exempt ( sales tax) for the 530 million in parts and materials they are planning on buying. They are now going after ( and will get ) a lower access value on property with a 10 year freeze on increases.
Man I only wish us regular folks had that kind of clout .

In NYS, the Empire of Cuomo, we regular folks are lucky if we can afford the Vaseline!
 
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