tiogaguy

It may be a depth/swim bladder issue, but several studies show fizzing isn't very effective. The biggest issue is the fish are beat to death in the live well. A 1-2 hour ride at 70 mph ride over 2-3 foot waves would beat the life out of anything. They need to limit how far the anglers can travel. What makes the difference if you win the tournament with 10 lbs of fish or 25? A win is a win. A live well full of 5 lbers makes for better photo ops than 2 lbers. Again, its about the money.

Don't remember anyone saying that. Just saying the Empire Pass should be honored. Can't believe the equipment is that expensive or technical to put into place. After all, they spent 7.5 million to renovate Sampson (most of which was taxpayer dollars), whats another few bucks to scan an Empire Pass. I have a call into Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for what its worth. Since the Finger Lakes Times carried the article, maybe they would be willing to ask a few questions on the fishermen's behalf. I'll call them tomorrow.

I have calls into my representatives. I suggest everyone do the same. My guess is if this works, all parks and launches could be in private enterprise hands. They will be able to charge what they want at the launches.

This subject may have been covered before but, Seneca Resorts will not except empire passes for launch. When I bought my pass, the Empire Pass webpage said Sampson and Seneca parks/launches excepted it (it still does). Has anyone else run into this, and what do you think? Seneca Resorts people said they don't have the "equipment" process the passes. We taxpayers paid for the launches, it's bad enough we have to pay the state anyway, now a third company wants us to pay. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-75-million-project-renew-marina-and-offer-long-term-camping-sampson Yes, they have some money invested but they should be making it back off the slip rentals, gas, store sales, and cabin rentals. Not the boat launch.