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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2008, 05:17:23 PM »
My dad and I got half way through remodeling the interior.  I have to install the refrigerator and finish the teak.  I have to install our fish finder...  And we need to get bed liner sprayed in the back of the boat.  Oh, and I have no radio hooked up as for now.  I guess it's useable as is, but it's rough.  Probably 2 good long days of work.  I'll let you guys know.  Regardless, there is always something to fish out there.

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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2008, 05:48:50 PM »
I'm hoping you get bored one day and want to show me how to catch a halibut or a ling.  I think I can bait my own sturgeon hook now.  I got lots of practice.   :)  Go catch some sockey and then teach me how to halibut fish would ya.

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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2008, 07:54:13 PM »
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but I have no idea who is going to bait our hooks or cast for us!   

bone can cast too...i've seen him do it.  8)
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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #18 on: June 26, 2008, 08:43:26 PM »
No real teaching necessary.  I get a big hook, put a huge piece of bait on it (anything stinky) and drop it down.  Don't waste time jigging.  Just open a cold one until the pole goes down.  No need to set the hook like sturgeon, just take your time and get to the pole after you put your beer in a cup holder.  The butt isn't going anywhere.  I'm thinking July...

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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #19 on: June 26, 2008, 09:21:32 PM »
Let me know if you get any ideas, I am signing up for extra shifts like cord wood trying to fill the gas tank for Montana.   

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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #20 on: June 27, 2008, 12:06:13 PM »
Look out, got my kicker today, just put it on and going to test it in the local lake.  Ready to fish the switch times versus playing mercy to the wind and current gods....  Heading in the morning for some catch and release...  Got a new rod and reel that needs challenged and HuntWA has his anchor pulling gloves and is ready for some action.....  If anyone else is on the river give a hollar to us on #68 COHOHO....

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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #21 on: June 27, 2008, 12:24:29 PM »
Good luck you guys !!!
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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #22 on: June 27, 2008, 12:40:11 PM »
I'm jealous!

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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #23 on: June 27, 2008, 01:35:26 PM »
I am headed down south tommorow anyone willing to point me in the right direction. What launch might be a good place to start? Thanks -Matt

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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #24 on: June 27, 2008, 01:54:47 PM »
No real teaching necessary.  I get a big hook, put a huge piece of bait on it (anything stinky) and drop it down.  Don't waste time jigging.  Just open a cold one until the pole goes down.  No need to set the hook like sturgeon, just take your time and get to the pole after you put your beer in a cup holder.  The butt isn't going anywhere.  I'm thinking July...

That is my type of fishing.   :IBCOOL:
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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #25 on: June 27, 2008, 05:25:13 PM »
Allright guys, its just as I thought. Looks like they are going to open up sturgeon retention on specific dates. Get your boats and gear ready and grab some buddies to help split the gas bill, it should be pretty good fishing :IBCOOL:

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Re: Another trip on the Columbia for Sturgeon
« Reply #26 on: June 28, 2008, 02:03:21 PM »
I'll be ready !!  8)
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