This sturgeon goes nuts!

[idahoron]

Yesterday I caught 6 sturgeon in my inflatable Steelheader pontoon boat. The first one was over 6 foot long and I got it on a trout rod. When I went to release it I grabbed it's lip and the thing went nuts flipped over tore my rod apart and broke my 50 pound leader.
Here is the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCmRLNjoR...el&list=UL
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[AverysAdventure]

Thanks for sharing you had me lol
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[monkeee2002]

Wow!

If they didn't fight back, it wouldn't be fun though, right??

I had a LMB the other evening, fought so hard to the last, even when I was trying to unhook him. I didn't have the heart to keep him after such a valiant effort to survive LoL.
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[Operator_S]

Thats the first time I have seen that happen before. If they start fighting while they are on their back on a regular basis, it will make things a lot more interesting....and wet.
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[MMDon]

First I've seen of a strugy going nuts after it's been belly up!

The trout rod is just amazing!
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[idahoron]

THe way they try to wrap your legs makes you think that they are more "aware" of stuff than other fish. Cats will try to wrap your legs too. Here are some stills. Ron





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[dtayboyz]

This is freaking awesome. First time in 15 years I can't get into the hole. Might have to get me a toon.
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[idahopanfish]

How come every place is this sugar cube spot??

Glad he didn't break you at the leader or pull you apart like your "ugly" stk. Awesome job Ron
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[idahoron]

Because it is the sweet spot.[]
Ron
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[idahopanfish]

Thanks Ron keep up the good work!
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[MMDon]

[quote idahoron]Because it is the sweet spot.[]
Ron[/quote]

Gotta love that!

I agree, I think old sturgies are some of the smartest fish around!
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[MatchT]

Thanks for posting video!

match
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[elkmagnet]

Dang Ron. Life jacket?
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[idahoron]

You must think I have something to live for. No really it is not risky at all as far as a fiush pulling a guy in. When I am going through the rapids I do wear a vest. Ron
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[dtayboyz]

Ron,
Have you found the sweet spot in the sweet spot? Three of us caught 19 in 2 hours (on more than one occasion), sometimes doubles and once even a triple. If you see me there when the water comes up, come over and tie up to Gertrude and get a way point.

Tight lines. . . . Dale

PS: After a real close call, I never get on the Snake without an inflatable suspender pfd. It happens fast!
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[idahoron]

I think I have. Every time I have been there I have had to shear it with someone else. With all of us we landed between 15 and 20 but not in 2 hours WOW.

I will if I can remember. I am easy to see if you see me yell at me. The only problem is I can't get there if the river at twin Falls is above 1000 cfs. That first set of rapids is too fast for me to get through. I went there at 2000 and could not make it through and couldn't portage. I have to Portage to get to Sugar cube creek. It is tough to drag a boat the size of mine through there.

We need to hook up some time. Ron
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[mikkfin80]

Cool video Ron!
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[Divin-Demon]

Man I can't wait to join you. Also BESIDES having a lot to live for, here is another reason to wear your PFD. Or is that your secret to finding sturgeon. [angelic]




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[idahoron]

That is how he fish finder works. [fishon]
Ron
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