Caught a sturgeon up at Ringold today while salmon fishing

[HunterStrait]

didn't expect to hook one... ever.
Was just adjusting my depth and this guy slammed my lure.
I thought i had a huge salmon on but nooo.
We had to take it to shore to remove the hook.
Good god it was barbless, it was inbedded in deep.
Hes was about 4 feet  8 inches (I'm about 5 foot) and estimated to be around 30-50 pounds
Took some quick pictures and sent him on his way to live another day 
This was a great experience for me that i will remember for the rest of my life.
Also caught two salmon, of course

[billythekidrock]

Nice.

[hunting4sanity]

Two salmon and a bonus sturgeon - sounds like a perfect day. Congrats!

[Alchase]

Sounds like a perfect day fishing!

[L-ofalab]

You really shouldn't remove them from the water unless you can keep them. They are easy to unhook if you roll them so they are floating upside down. There is a season for them earlier in the year and they taste great with a very firm texture like lobster.

[Taco280AI]

Looks like a great day of fishing