Ive outlined at a high-level the weight related regulations specific to fishing the Salmon River below: New York State Weight Regulations for Lake Ontario Tributaries (During major salmon seasons, September through October, as of 2022, see full New York regulations here) Positioning Weight on The Line: The distance between the hook, artificial fly or lure, and any weight attached to the line or leader, whether fixed or sliding, shall not exceed four feet. Any weight added to the line, leader, swivels, artificial fly, or lure shall not hang lower than the hook when the line or leader is held vertically. Weighted Fly Design: Use of hooks with added weight is prohibited, except artificial flies and jigs weighing no more than 1/8 oz. Douglaston Salmon Run Weight Regulations (In addition to New York State regulations, see full DSR regulations here) A breakpoint (knot or swivel) must be used to prevent added weight from sliding down the fishing line to the hook producing a snagging device

A base unit with an eight foot antenna will reach the furthest, but a hand-held unit can also be a life saver
AREAS TO TARGET FOR TROUT The biggest advantage I can talk about regarding BFS tackle for trout is efficiency
For sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 7/8" Trout Classic fly reel in very good used condition
And the ice won't go away until well into spring long after anglers have been forced to abandon hard-water efforts through much of ice country