Ranging from 6-14 feet, you will never forget doing battle with an oversize sturgeon. Once the hook is set, if you do not loosen up on the drag, say goodbye to the fishing pole, or if you are strong enough to hang on you better have a life vest, because you are going for a swim. Once gaining control of the drag, I run forward and toss off the anchor. The trick is to use the right bait and tackle setup, with a boat capable of handling the heavy flows of the Columbia River. Fishing 50 - 80 ft. depths, and using up to 48oz.
Gear is of the utmost importance.
Bait is a whole 2-3 lb. Don Hoskins, Tracy Zubek, and Fishpatrick. Not all Sturgeon are big, but still a lot of fun to catch. Copyright 1999 Fishpatrick's Guide Service. Questions or comments about the web page, contact our Webmaster .