My older brother had one years ago. Was a solid built boat, 16' initially ran it with a 9.9 for Hemlock. Switched over to a 40hp to get around the 1000 Islands quicker. Had nothing bad to say about it.
Yes:
Fluorescent Orange & Fluorescent Pink Clothing Requirements
New: Any person hunting deer or bear with a firearm or a person who is accompanying someone hunting deer or bear with a firearm shall wear:
a minimum total of two hundred fifty square inches of solid fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material worn above the waist and visible from all directions; or
a minimum total of two hundred fifty square inches of patterned fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink consisting of no less than fifty percent fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink worn above the waist and visible from all directions; or
a hat or cap with no less than fifty percent of the exterior consisting of solid fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material and visible from all directions.
Firearm definition:
Firearm - all guns, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, BB and pellet guns.
For sale is my Yeti Roadie 24 in Highlands Olive. Has only been used twice, in excellent condition. Local pick up/delivery only. Looking to get $225 or reasonable offer. With original box.
I have yet to hear of anyone being arrested in Monroe County under the new "laws", not that it hasn't happened. I believe the stance from Sheriff Baxter is discretionary and "education."
They are supplied, and packaged. You could also try Doc's Tackle near Honeoye Lake, not sure if they carry FF supplies though. There is a guy who custom ties flies on Spring Street in Mumford if that is helpful.
TI Bait shop on Rt 12 before you get to the bridge. Exit 81 , head towards Clayton, on your left 1/4 mile. They will have everything you need, and more.
Thousand Island Bait Store - #1 Fishery in the Nation (tibait.com)