Sturgeon

[gasman]

Ok, Im going to give sturgeon a try this year. Never been, I have no idea where to go or what time of year is best 

I got ahold of Ribka (we have talked about going for a few years now)  and told him to pick a date and I bring my boat over and go after them big prehistoric bad boys  he has all the knowledge on it, I am totaly lost, Im just the fat guy with the boat  Any info on time, when and where to fish for them would be helpful.

im not asking for his knowledge, Im asking for mine 

I got Halibut gear but thats about as far a it goes 



I guess all I can say more it "School Me" 

[92xj]

If you want to come this far, I'll take you, show you. Keepers are open now below the dam 30 minutes away, at the house opens in a few weeks. Over size whenever. Most fun is late June early July with the shad run. Big weight medium hook bottom with salmon belly, roll mop, squid, whole shad, some scent.

I know a few others in the group would also like to try. Got floor space and a bed for a sturgeon/catfish weekend with the guys.

[gasman]

If you want to come this far, I'll take you, show you. Keepers are open now below the dam 30 minutes away, at the house opens in a few weeks. Over size whenever. Most fun is late June early July with the shad run. Big weight medium hook bottom with salmon belly, roll mop, squid, whole shad, some scent.

I know a few others in the group would also like to try. Got floor space and a bed for a sturgeon/catfish weekend with the guys.

Im all over that Ben 

Just need to get some dates set and I will drag the boat over buddy 

[Woodchuck]

Now this sounds like a blast, good luck gents. 

[Mfowl]

Where are you planning to fish? Columbia River estuary, upriver, above Bonneville? Do you have an anchor system for your new boat? Oversized or just CnR? I believe the keeper season above Bonneville used to be right about this time of year but its not one I ever partook in, for oversized, wait for the shad to come in. Most guys anchor upriver of a deep hole or slot and let their baits back out behind the boat and into the deep hole, put it in a rod holder and wait. Bring a variety of bait,shad, smelt,anchovies,sand shrimp and whatever else. Bring a variety of weights too, you never know how much you'll need to keep your bait down, 6-24oz should cover you. Be careful, you can't just anchor anywhere in the river where's there's a hole to fish. There are shipping lanes and those freighters won't think twice about running you over! Check out OutdoorGPS to on CSNNW (Comcast ch. 179.) They often talk about sturgeon fishing and even have callers give reports on different parts of the river. Good luck, stay safe, have fun! 

[Encore 280]

Now if you can't get a sturgeon you might as well get rid of that boat. I know you can't catch halibut but sturgeon is a gimme. Have fun!

[gasman]

It dont perticularly matter where I fish, im not picky as long as there is fish to catch 

Ribka has a anchor system we will be using.

I dont mind C&R, but I would like to fish for keepers, I have never tried it before, And I have no idea what it taste like 

Now if you can't get a sturgeon you might as well get rid of that boat. I know you can't catch halibut but sturgeon is a gimme. Have fun!

Oh, now the peanut gallery chimes in 

and Im planning on putting a few Hali in teh boat this year as well as some lings 

You know you can always show me where to catch those chickens you catch 

[Maverick]

If you want to come this far, I'll take you, show you. Keepers are open now below the dam 30 minutes away, at the house opens in a few weeks. Over size whenever. Most fun is late June early July with the shad run. Big weight medium hook bottom with salmon belly, roll mop, squid, whole shad, some scent.

I know a few others in the group would also like to try. Got floor space and a bed for a sturgeon/catfish weekend with the guys.

I'll take that invite anytime! Still havnt caught a sturgeon! Always wanted to

[cohoho]

Hey Pete, I can dial you in anywhere on the river from Astoria to above Bonneville Pool - which is currently open right now for retention.  Another fun place is Willamette for C&R, always a good day on that river...  As someone stated make sure - 100% you have a good buoy anchor system..  Add some drift socks when current is flowing or run kicker in reverse to keep you on line...  Depends upon what water but I run as low as 6 ounces of lead all the way to 48 ounces...  Normally 12-14 oz triangles hold most places well..  Slider or swivel for lead.  6/0 hooks - barbless of course.  I have been using large circle hooks sometimes for OS and seem to be working great.    Were heading out this weekend to above Bonneville for some fun and relaxing, going to rain like heck, but supposed to be calm...  Yea right- calm in the Gorge...  I would also be tempted to run to the east side for a weekend trip, as the fish are there for sure, just never fished it...  If your fishing for keepers and below, a decent Ling cod rod will work, as long as it has back bone for if the holy crap OS hits the small bait....   If your going OS, the biggest baddest Halibut rod you got will be good, but if you got bigger that is better.  Want to get those big girls to the boat as quick as possible...  Send me a PM...  Or you can always follow us or tag along one of these trips...  I got into the Sturgeon fishing when I moved down from AK, was bored with "little" Salmon fishing and took a long break from Salmon- lol. It has been one of my favorite things to do - Sturgeon fishing...

[lokidog]

If you want to come this far, I'll take you, show you. Keepers are open now below the dam 30 minutes away, at the house opens in a few weeks. Over size whenever. Most fun is late June early July with the shad run. Big weight medium hook bottom with salmon belly, roll mop, squid, whole shad, some scent.

I know a few others in the group would also like to try. Got floor space and a bed for a sturgeon/catfish weekend with the guys.

I'll take that invite anytime! Still havnt caught a sturgeon! Always wanted to

Hmmm, sounds like fun.

[gasman]

Hey Pete, I can dial you in anywhere on the river from Astoria to above Bonneville Pool - which is currently open right now for retention.  Another fun place is Willamette for C&R, always a good day on that river...  As someone stated make sure - 100% you have a good buoy anchor system..  Add some drift socks when current is flowing or run kicker in reverse to keep you on line...  Depends upon what water but I run as low as 6 ounces of lead all the way to 48 ounces...  Normally 12-14 oz triangles hold most places well..  Slider or swivel for lead.  6/0 hooks - barbless of course.  I have been using large circle hooks sometimes for OS and seem to be working great.    Were heading out this weekend to above Bonneville for some fun and relaxing, going to rain like heck, but supposed to be calm...  Yea right- calm in the Gorge...  I would also be tempted to run to the east side for a weekend trip, as the fish are there for sure, just never fished it...  If your fishing for keepers and below, a decent Ling cod rod will work, as long as it has back bone for if the holy crap OS hits the small bait....   If your going OS, the biggest baddest Halibut rod you got will be good, but if you got bigger that is better.  Want to get those big girls to the boat as quick as possible...  Send me a PM...  Or you can always follow us or tag along one of these trips...  I got into the Sturgeon fishing when I moved down from AK, was bored with "little" Salmon fishing and took a long break from Salmon- lol. It has been one of my favorite things to do - Sturgeon fishing...

I dont plan on hitting it alone  gonna get out with guys that know what to do, because I done 

Gonna be Feb before I get a free weekend to get out so Im looking for any info to help out untill then.

If you end up with a open seat in your boat some time, give me a shout out, I love learning from the best, thats why O hooked up with Del this summer for ocean salmon. He taught me so much, I cant thank him enough 

[wildmanoutdoors]

It's been slim pickings above Bonny so far. Lots of shakers, just a couple keepers.
There must be a place more east that you can get better keeper ratio, but we're I don't know.

[mainer78]

If you want to come this far, I'll take you, show you. Keepers are open now below the dam 30 minutes away, at the house opens in a few weeks. Over size whenever. Most fun is late June early July with the shad run. Big weight medium hook bottom with salmon belly, roll mop, squid, whole shad, some scent.

I know a few others in the group would also like to try. Got floor space and a bed for a sturgeon/catfish weekend with the guys.

Are you talking below Bonneville?  I though you can only keep sturgeon above the dam?

[Band]

I haven't been sturgeon fishing in years but I remember catching several big boys up to 9' long very close to Beacon Rock about the first week of June when the shad were running strong.  We used whole shad for bait.

[762Armo]

If you want to come this far, I'll take you, show you. Keepers are open now below the dam 30 minutes away, at the house opens in a few weeks. Over size whenever. Most fun is late June early July with the shad run. Big weight medium hook bottom with salmon belly, roll mop, squid, whole shad, some scent.

I know a few others in the group would also like to try. Got floor space and a bed for a sturgeon/catfish weekend with the guys.

Is this "invite'' going out to everyone? I have a place to stay in Tri Cities, but I would definitely love to join this adventure. I would also like to add, that I would make Armenian style bbq for the group.