Post by: 7mm short mag on January 05, 2010, 10:52:54 AM
lets see your first sturgeon, or just some sturgeon pics "I'm hooked"
Post by: rasbo on January 05, 2010, 10:54:09 AM
Post by: robb92 on January 05, 2010, 10:58:31 AM
Post by: Ray on January 05, 2010, 11:02:28 AM
Post by: robodad on January 05, 2010, 11:15:34 AM
Post by: 7mm short mag on January 05, 2010, 11:21:04 AM
Here is a couple that almost got us in a fight !!!
well now i've gots to hear that story!
Post by: NWBREW on January 05, 2010, 11:23:07 AM
Post by: tomy salami on January 05, 2010, 11:23:21 AM
Here is a couple that almost got us in a fight !!!
I know who I'd bet on.
Post by: robodad on January 05, 2010, 11:31:23 AM
Here is a couple that almost got us in a fight !!!
well now i've gots to hear that story!
Well I'll leave that one up to Cohoho !!
"You don't have to be an ass about it" LOL !!! :chuckle:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on January 05, 2010, 11:44:15 AM
Nice fish, can't wait to try that someday.
Post by: huntnphool on January 05, 2010, 01:32:02 PM
Post by: 7mm short mag on January 05, 2010, 04:02:54 PM
Post by: 7mm short mag on January 05, 2010, 04:10:48 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 05, 2010, 04:37:30 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 05, 2010, 04:39:54 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 05, 2010, 04:43:03 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 05, 2010, 04:45:53 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 05, 2010, 04:48:44 PM
Post by: alanger on January 05, 2010, 04:48:54 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 05, 2010, 04:51:46 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on January 05, 2010, 04:52:17 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 05, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 05, 2010, 04:59:52 PM
Post by: markts on January 05, 2010, 05:14:25 PM
Post by: tomy salami on January 05, 2010, 05:51:10 PM
Never doin that one again.
Post by: markts on January 05, 2010, 05:55:16 PM
Whatever you all do...........don't start fishin for em from a float tube. Especially one that is U shaped.You didnt :chuckle: :chuckle: Did you :dunno:. Mark
Never doin that one again.
Post by: tomy salami on January 05, 2010, 05:57:47 PM
Oh yeah. I cant swim.
..............partner had the kicker in full reverse chasin me for bout a mile.
Never again. No way.
Scariest part was when he got airborne.
Post by: Ray on January 05, 2010, 06:00:27 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on January 05, 2010, 06:48:11 PM
Here are two from this past summer.
Post by: Blacklab on January 05, 2010, 07:38:05 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 05, 2010, 08:29:47 PM
7mmfan, The pic with you in the water is totally cool, I got to do it that way next spring. It really shows the fish versus a big bucket head coming out of the water....
Post by: jackelope on January 05, 2010, 08:42:16 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 05, 2010, 09:21:13 PM
that was a good day on the big C, phool. i appreciated the opportunity to meet all you guys and fish with you. hope to do it again some time.
We will get out there again this year
Post by: tomy salami on January 05, 2010, 09:25:43 PM
Heres a pic of my first keeper back when I was in Highschool. It was 54" and here's a pic of the biggest i've caught, a hair over 7'.
That toad yank the Hyde around purdy good?
Post by: Alchase on January 06, 2010, 09:33:08 AM
I still want to hear about the "almost fight" lol
Post by: 7mm short mag on January 06, 2010, 10:04:10 AM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on January 06, 2010, 10:24:49 AM
Post by: 7mm short mag on January 06, 2010, 10:28:45 AM
Man, that looks like a lot of fun!!! I have to try this one time!!!
Thats all it takes to be hooked like the rest of us!
Post by: huntnphool on January 06, 2010, 11:37:36 AM
Post by: 7mm short mag on January 06, 2010, 11:54:32 AM
dose anyone have their own little trick or tricks?
Post by: huntnphool on January 06, 2010, 11:57:13 AM
Post by: let.it.fly on January 06, 2010, 12:11:15 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 06, 2010, 01:40:43 PM
Post by: woodywsu on January 06, 2010, 02:52:12 PM
Post by: let.it.fly on January 06, 2010, 03:53:46 PM
Let it fly, Get that boat out on the water. Right now is a good time to hit the Willamette, nice calm water without the volume (current) pushing like the Big C. It is a good place to learn how to anchor and practice laying out line and generally have good time... Anchor system is critical for sure, get a quick release style four prong anchor depending upon the boat, sounds of your boat a 25 lbs would hold fine, use nylon anchor rope as it does not float, nor hold memory for the main line 200-250ft, then a boat retrieve buoy and locking mechanism, various types out there. Finally, tie poly rope for the last 50 foot, so it floats and you can re-pick it up when you have to leave your buoy to fight those OS or get out of the way of a barge, etc..... Always run ALL of your anchor line out in moving water, this does two things, ensures you always have adequate line out for "safety" reasons, plus it will train you to where you start dropping anchor to back into a hole for future crowded trips... Practice with it with people going fishing with you, it is tough as a one man operation. Keep your line neat and untangled, as it can quickly get tangled around motor, back of boat etc.. and then you got a chance of going under very quickly. Always leave a knife at the bow, where the line is attached, NEVER attach to anywhere but the bow in moving water. You need a sturdy rod anywhere from med-heavy Salmon gear to Halibut gear depending upon what your targeting as in in fish. I like braided 50-65 power pro line as the main line and sturgeon leader of 80-120. I soak those in scents alot of times. In between mainline and leader, run a plastic or brass slider with snap for attaching sinker at the other depending upon current anywhere from 4 ounce to 30 ounce plus near the dam.. Baits that seem to always produce are: Sand Shrimp (anywhere), Smelt (upper river), Anchovies (lower river), Lampries (hard to get but are great), Whole Shad (Bonneville Oversized), octopus, squid and/or a mixture of all as a cocktail... Bait up back wards i.e head at the end of the bottom of the hook and secure with magic thread. Sturgeon aren't into a beauty wrapped bait for presentation, it is all about scent- squish out some of the guts for a better scent trail.... Try different mixing in different scents and baits on different rods to see what is working better.. I always wear gloves but not sure if it is a huge difference with Sturgeon as it is with Salmon. and lastly, Have fun... and good luck..
:yike: WOW GREAT INFO. WHAT DEPTH SHOULD I BE AIMING FOR
Post by: huntnphool on January 06, 2010, 04:12:41 PM
Post by: cohoho on January 06, 2010, 05:21:48 PM
Not trying to hurt any feelings here, but I believe it is illegal to use any species of lamprey for bait. If your doing so, you might not advertise it. I believe they changed the rules on it this last year. I agree that they are a hell of a bait and work great.
No feelings hurt here, but thanks for the information.. Haven't been able to find it anyhow.... A couple old timers keep telling me they are the very best.
Just looked it up on the web, your 100% correct, No Lampreys what-so-ever as bait....... Thanks for keeping us straight... :yike:
Post by: fishcrazy on January 06, 2010, 05:36:31 PM
. :yike: WOW GREAT INFO. WHAT DEPTH SHOULD I BE AIMING FOR
That is the million dollar question. I have picked them up in 2 feet and as deep as 150 feet. They will be where teh food is. If not getting bites then move!!
Kris
Post by: Raul Duke on January 06, 2010, 05:44:30 PM
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My buddy at the end holding the pop can, is the only one on the boat that didn't do so well.
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Columbia River a wile back....
Post by: kbyers on January 07, 2010, 03:15:11 PM