Sturgeon Help

[SportfishinSteve]

[#0000bf]Anybody care to share information on tactics and locations for white Sturgeon on CJ strike??[/#0000bf]
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[#0000bf]I've tried googling a guide, The only one that comes up is Tim Thomason out of Jerome, but doesn't seem to answer his numbers or email. [:/][/#0000bf]
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[#0000bf]I'm not asking for your "honey hole" just some basic information to help me get started, such as good camp spot, boat launch, basic area, up or down stream, etc.[/#0000bf]
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[#0000bf]Thanks for any info that you might provide.[/#0000bf]
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[Kent]

Steve, Tim Thomason sold his sturgeon charter business several years ago. I will get you some info. soon.
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[iliketofish]

First of all. I'm jealous that your going fishing for those dinosaurs. I went last year there and it was a blast.
we were just using a standard sturgeon rig (big hook, big weight on a dropper etc) with crappie for bait that we caught right there. We just fished from the bank about 40 yards down from the outlet, and in a day and a half we landed about 7. I don't know if this was at all helpfull, but if you go I hope you have as much fun as I did.

Good luck!
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[SportfishinSteve]

[#004080]Thanks kent, he probably should update his web page, huh?[crazy][/#004080]
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[basskikker]

my advice is to talk to the people down there, most of the sturgeon fisherman i meet are very friendly and are glad to give you tips and advice. like in everything there are jerks too so watch out for them.
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[Soundsfishy]

What is a "dropper"?

Could I use my St. Croix musky rod and 20 lb test?

Or is that too light?
Thx
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[basskikker]

i would highly suggest getting a larger rod/reel combo for sturgeon, the main reason is (according to the sturgeon survey that came out by fish and game at the end of the summer) that when you are fighting a sturgeon, you need to be able to reel them in fairly quickly, get the hook out, and release them. you don't want them to get too tired or too exhausted because it isn't healthy for them, and some of the weaker ones may die. i like to go fishing with a rod that is rated for at least 40lb test line and a penn 330 reel. i usually use 60-80lb test line, with a 7/0 or 8/0 circle hook. a circle hook will prevent you from gut-hooking the sturgeon. i choose to fish with a 12 foot xtra heavy ugly stick. haha, they can grow over 10 feet so its nice to have large equipment for you and the fish's benefit.
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