I had something similar. They worked but they were extremely heavy being all stainless and the base did not fit typical tracks. Some grinding, filing, and sanding worked.
Upgraded to Milleniums after 2 seasons.
I believe NY only requires that NY residents take the course. Also check with PA..if you have the certificate from the CG class, it may satisfy their requirements. In most cases, it would in NY.
Hard to say as transoms were always rated for HP, not weight. Originally maxxed for a 140hp 2 stroke Johnson. I think they weighed around 340lbs. Your diamond plate floor effects your hull capacity more than transom.
Been doing this for so long, it's hard to get away from sticks for browns...especially in skinny water.
Then I remember how we use to fish the piers in the spring with Cleos and small Suttons.
Thanks Matt!
The original article said the tournament was in Ogdensburg and that he ran the river to the CV area to fish, then returned to Ogdensburg for the weigh in.
Tube frame or older channel type? Really doesn't matter, I guess. I would pick up some electrical conduit from a big box store. It's flexible enough to go around a bend and you can glue on fittings to do just about anything with it. Run your wiring through that.
I've always found that if they're jumping, they're not hitting. Maybe try farther up river between Turning point and Driving Park.
Myself, I would look offshore for silver, if you can.
I'm not affiliated with this boat at all. Saw it this morning on FBM and thought it to be a great first salmon boat for a father and son to start with. Looks real clean and the bigger aluminum boats are hard to find. Sorry to the admins, if I violated any rules posting it.
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I'm a top water guy and have good luck on weed edges with Frogs, Whopper Ploppers, Zara Spooks, and don't forget tried and true Bassorino's. I was up in August and I have to replace the trebles on an old Red and White the Pike tore it up so bad.