Slimer

I keep a 19ft aluminum polarkraft in a slip from end of April to middle of October. The first year was a disaster. I let the buildup dry when I pulled the boat out and cleaned it a few weeks later. Since then, I pull it out once in the middle of the summer for mid year oil change and give it a scrape while it’s wet. At the end of the slip season I use this star brite hull cleaner https://a.co/d/3LwgpsN. My boat is unpainted below the waterline. I dilute it, spray it on, and let it sit for a couple of minutes. When it’s done foaming I take my push broom and scrape. For tougher spots I use a painters multi tool.

Maybe I just want to ****, but the fact that I can’t fish this with just my boys (under 10) has killed my interest.

Thank you everyone!

That is exactly how I started out a few years ago. I’d fish the piers and walk my kayak down to the beach on nice days. If you’re fishing from charlotte or Summerville pier I’d get out there soon. Spoons early morning and at sunset. Probably unpopular, but I only use ~4 colors and styles of spoons casting off the pier. Tear drop moonshine bloody nose, white with 3 dots, green toad or blue chrome kastmasters. Sometimes stick baits in the fall when I see them cruising. There are still some up shallow. We caught 2 kings and a coho under 30 FOW today, but had to put our time in. If you go out in a kayak close to dark, make sure you have lights, especially close to the pier. People don’t pay attention. — Just my 2 cents. Everyone has their own preferences and tactics they swear by. Some are sold on secrecy. I was fortunate enough to have some very helpful friends I met fishing along the way. Happy to PM more.

Fishing from shore or boat?

Anticipating a lot of flack with this post, but what’s everyone’s take on eating trout/salmon out of Lake Ontario? Per NYS guidelines, I've eaten a years worth since putting the boat in last month. I’ve read posts saying that when NYS tests the fish, they grind it all and test that. I’m not eating the skin, grey meat or any belly meat. Is this just a way to self justify eating more than advised? *Note - I’m primarily catch and release. Not killing every fish that touches my boat.

Thanks whaler. I knew the currents could be dangerous, but not like that. I appreciate the detail and warning. PMing for your two, but might stick to the Genny so my boys can go.

I’m not following. Why not if he’s in a life jacket and we’re in a safe boat?

We have fished Art Park and the power plant a few times and want to take our boat this fall/winter. Before we take the boat, we’d like to go with a guide for the first time. Looking for recommended guides. 2 adults and possibly one toddler.