12-10-2007, 07:04 AM
It takes a special fishing skill and a heavy duty tackle to challenge this senior denizen of the river. Because paddlefish feed on microscopic organisms, they cannot be caught by conventional fishing methods. Live bait and lures are useless against these formidable foes...they must be snagged!
The necessary rigging is unique for river fishing: [ul] [li]several 6/0 to 10/0 treble hooks [li]40-80# test line [li]a heavy surf rod 8-12 feet long [li]a heavy-duty salt-water spinning reel of star-drag reel [li]4-6 oz. weights
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The necessary rigging is unique for river fishing: [ul] [li]several 6/0 to 10/0 treble hooks [li]40-80# test line [li]a heavy surf rod 8-12 feet long [li]a heavy-duty salt-water spinning reel of star-drag reel [li]4-6 oz. weights
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