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I-Bay/Gen river launches

Checked out the Irondequoit bay and the Genesee river launches yesterday. Here's a couple shots.

Can you even launch there. Obviously need boots but still.

Kayak or small boat trailer

Kayak or small boat trailer. Used to move a kayak for the last three years. Portage Pal T1000.
Galvanized and powder coated steel construction, galvanized adjustable steel tongue
Patent pending coil spring suspension for a very soft ride, marine carpeted wooden bunks, 
White powder coated brackets and axle, white plastic fenders, 1 canoe or kayak capacity, 
54 inch rear, 38 inch front bunk width, 1 7/8 inch ball size 
8 inch wheels, 125 lbs weight, 275 lbs max capacity. $525 or BO.

Located in Rochester.

Where is this?

Sometimes it's more of a comfort thing than safety. A 4 or 5 mile ride into 3 or 4 footers can be a long ride.

Double check the wave forecast. It can be a long ride in 3-4ft waves depending on the size of your boat. I try to avoid that in my 18' aluminium boat. Speaking from 37yrs fishing the lake. Right now the forecast looks good but that can change.

You might want to look at some YouTube videos on the subject. I remember going on another guy's boat years ago and he was using boards but he was putting the releases on backwards. He thanked me for correcting him and said he and his brother could never get the boards to work right. 

Most are using planner boards of some kind. Look them up in equipment  and tech area. 

First I heard, Sandy Creek Marina closing?

I've seen it many times where it would clear up past Shipbuilders but not today. That pic posted by Lucky13 is great. Might not have gone fishing if I'd seen it before.

No bites. Fished from Shipbuilders to a couple miles east and back. Cold muddy water all over about 43 degrees. I was hoping the water would clear past Shipbuilders but it didn't.

Don't know about Sandy but one dock at Irondequoit. I use it today.

I used to stay there 16-20 years ago. It was called The Last Resort at the time. One thing they have a launch but it's a bear. Not good for big boats.

Talking about the one on Guffin bay.

I used to stay there 16-20 years ago. It was called The Last Resort at the time. One thing they have a launch but it's a bear. Not good for big boats.

Yea, I'm at 39 years. Occasionally I get it right and it's like a big deal to me.

Forgot your downriggers huh! It seems I always forget something on the first trip. Let's see, one year the net, one time pliers. It's always something. I always tell myself I'm going to make a big check off list but I never do.

Thanks for the link. Good information. 

Have another commitment otherwise I be there. Does anybody video the meetings? It would be nice for the interested fishermen who can't attend? 

Talked to the supervisor today and he told me they wouldn't be done till mid December. He also told me they would dig out the 100ft on the east side so you won't be able to walk out on it. Of course he said it might fill in with sand. Looking at the picture, I don't understand what the front part is about? (lake side)

Good day and report, thanks!

Nice! Best report I've read this spring. 

I used it on Tuesday and there was only one launch clear. The other two had snow or logs blocking them. When I checked this afternoon it looked like all three were clear. I don't think the cones are anything official.

What's with the cones blocking the Genesee river launch. No signs or explanations? Anybody know?

That was probably me. Launched at the river and ran down to Shipbuilders. Cold water everywhere, about 34.5 degrees, 6-12 ft. Picked a couple small browns and lost a couple more. My earliest I've been on the water in 35 years. 

You notice they took one of the launches away.