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07/04/2009
Bottom Fishing From Boat
Sturgeon
Other
Other
Morning
07/07/2009
4
950

Fished Below John Day Dam again for sturgeon for a few hours on the 4th. Hooked 5 and landed 3 in 2-3 hours. Great day, no wind and good friends. Biggest was 8'7" and had one break our 12/0 Big River hook. We used whole shad on the bottom. This is a great oversized fishery that a lot of people pass up. We only saw two other boats fishing for sturgeon. Should be good for another few weeks! Good luck and tight lines!!!


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eightballsaul
7/7/2009 3:35:00 PM
Hey Rippin This eightballsaul. I've been Sturgeon fishing for only a couple of years and I am still learning the areas to go. Thanks for the tip. I have not fished for oversized fish yet but have been wanting to try it. Do you need any special tackle other than larger hooks and line? I have all of my standard sturgeon tackle already. Thanks again.
rippinlips22
7/8/2009 9:17:00 AM
Nothing real special, I probably use smaller than most. I am set up with a 7'6" heavy rod, with 400 series reels, with 85lb power-pro main line and 200 lb power pro leader. We generally use 6-12 oz cannon ball weights from the boat. Hook size can vary from 9/0-12/0 depends on the bait i am using. If i am going to fish deeper water than 30' i will go to a reel that can handle more line. That is about it. Good luck!!!
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