feltman: the 72nd pier is beautiful, as you know. The river tends to be full of debris though (those Food Emporium plastic bags), sticks and logs. At the end of the pier the current is much too strong, even for prospecting around the pilings for potential fish holding in, against the current. Plus, too many people come up and ask questions, which I don't mind in any other context, but I like to concentrate on fishing.