HUNT-WA STURGEON TRIP

[75johndeere]

if the fishin isnt going to be hot i think the points system would work best throw a tape measure next to the fish and take a picture isnt that hard.  oh and i think the winning team should get hunt-washington.com hats 

[Antlershed]

The problem is, technically its illegal to remove the over and under sized fish from the water, so.....

[Ray]

I'm also not in the points and derby. Another turn off for me. I suppose hunting season is over in September for some people but not for people who like thumping geese which is much more fun than fishing. Have fun on your derby.

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

you could always take pics along side the boat.. but either way im good... keepers or points.... bring it on baby! lets do this

[75johndeere]

i didnt mean take them out of the water you can leave them in and take a rough measurment. i dont care one way or another i just want to catch one i have never been sturgeon fishing

[Antlershed]

Unless we can get a good system down, I think it would be better left as just a fun day of fishing and a way to meet new people. Also, I'm out if we do it at Bonneville. I don't have the anchor for that and don't plan on buying one just for this trip...

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

how heavy is your anchor? im willing to bet my 23ft kofffler is heavier then your boat and I use a 30lb anchor and never have a issue holding even in 3-4  mph current.... just make sure you let out enough line and you should be fine, also alot of the good water isnt in the main current, quite a lot of the water this time of year has little or no current, and they mess with it all day.... id bet you would be ok....

[Antlershed]

how heavy is your anchor? im willing to bet my 23ft kofffler is heavier then your boat and I use a 30lb anchor and never have a issue holding even in 3-4  mph current.... just make sure you let out enough line and you should be fine, also alot of the good water isnt in the main current, quite a lot of the water this time of year has little or no current, and they mess with it all day.... id bet you would be ok....

How much does your boat weigh? I think I only have a 22 or 26lb anchor.

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

My boat is about 3500 give or take, its big, really wide and made of thick alumninum, your anchor should be fine, if you hold near kalama you should be fine at the dam......

[Antlershed]

My boat is about 3500 give or take, its big, really wide and made of thick alumninum, your anchor should be fine, if you hold near kalama you should be fine at the dam......

My boats right at 3500 as well. Heavy North River with a windshield...

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

Id bet youd be fine, like I said most of the areas I fish are not in the main current, and over half the time I have had to be on the kicker to stay straight..... this whole deal sounds fun and we can talk about hunting!!! you cant pass that up

[Antlershed]

I can do the 22nd.

I was reminded a little bit ago that I can't do the 22nd. We are headed east that day to chase Muleys for a few days.

[skinzner]

Hey antlershed I have the columbia anchor system you can use if you want for the trip, i live in oakville just a few miles down the road and i am at a buddies house in tenino all the time. he lives off of 143rd. If you want to use it let me know  i'll bring it over  next time i head to tenino, I got it with my 21ft north river when i bought it and my boat is around 3500 pounds i also have two socks that came with the boat to keep it straight if you want to borrow them also. steve 253-405-4323 This trip sounds like a great time.......damnit heading to idaho for deer the same weekend

[Antlershed]

I have the whole CR system and wind socks. In the past I had heard you needed a much bigger anchor (more like a 4 prong on each side). I think I will be ok, but thanks for the offer.

[huntnphool]

I think I am going to have to wait until next year guys, maybe we can put something together that will allow more folks that are hunting right now a chance of getting out. Until then, I will be up for the Cowlitz this winter, I can make it down to Blue Creek in about 90 minutes.