Sturgeon Fishing 1-19 w/pictures!

kodiakfisher · 01-20-2004, 08:03 PM

Small Fry and myself took a sturgeon virgin out fishing for the first time. :grin: I don't think he really understands how good it was. We boated at least 60 fish measured 15+ fish. Small Fry did one heck of a job with the boat position. On the first try only one rod was getting bit good. Small Fry made a command decision and pulled anchor to move 10' towards shore. Reset the anchor and put out the rods and had constant action on all three rods for the rest of the day.

Pictured and the best of show we actually realesed the last fish of the day a keeper while we were putting everything away Chris was still getting bit and decided to catch one more. It was surely another keeper. The ones picture are 42.5 44 and 45 the 42.5 was missing about 2" of it's tail the short and long section of tail were equal length and it still measured good. :grin:
I can honestly say it was the best day on the water for number and quality of fish ever!!

Thanks Small Fry for taking us out! BTW Small Fry drew the short stick and had to take pictures. He also caught the smallest fish :tongue: He isn't very photogenic anyways.

5-Cents · 01-20-2004, 08:05 PM

[img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Way to go guys [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Cap. Steve can still find some fish

:grin:

Kentucky Hog Hunter · 01-20-2004, 08:06 PM

Good stuff guys...

Riverkeeper · 01-20-2004, 08:10 PM

Geez Doug, they're gonna shut the season down if you don't quit it

Small Fry · 01-20-2004, 08:33 PM

What Doug didn't mention was we were fishing in the Columbia, Just down stream from the mouth of the Will. Water temp in the CR was only 1/2 of a degree lower then the Will. The bite stayed steady even after the tide change.
I am now convinced that the bigger fish sit in the up river end of the deep holes. We moved 20 feet to get all three rods steady action. I have to say I haven't measured that many fish in one day before. I guess I'm getting old I had to take a break around noon so I could eat something. [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img]

SPAZZ · 01-20-2004, 08:45 PM

way to go guys! nice fish.

redfish89 · 01-20-2004, 08:49 PM

Nice fish. Thanks for sharing.

Kruechief · 01-20-2004, 10:42 PM

Way to go!!

Great way to spend a holiday

Krue

greenbuttskunk · 01-21-2004, 07:27 AM

Doug, not more calling my cell to tell me how well you guys did. you're just depressing me! :grin:
That's all good man, Team Nosehairs with spank all the fish you guys released this week. Hope they all were not too traumatized.

[ 01-21-2004, 08:27 AM: Message edited by: greenbuttskunk ]

FINZ · 01-21-2004, 07:30 AM

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finclipped · 01-21-2004, 07:40 AM

Way to go... Congrats

surejam · 01-21-2004, 07:55 AM

Great job guys [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]
I guess I am going to have to drag out the boat and help play with the sturgeon too.

Surejam

kodiakfisher · 01-21-2004, 08:52 AM

Quote of the Day!

Kodiakfisher:"Steve you're getting a bite"
Small Fry: "Yeah so, let em have it"

Motofish · 01-21-2004, 09:54 AM

Nice fish guys. Sounds like fun and I'm jealous. Now who's going to buy a boat first?

Small Fry · 01-21-2004, 10:39 AM

Hey Paul send me PM with your phone # I give you a call next time we head out.

high_arc · 01-21-2004, 10:45 AM

Nice fish.

Billy Tillamook · 01-21-2004, 10:49 AM

SWEET

surejam · 01-21-2004, 01:48 PM

Small Fry,

"You've got mail"

Surejam

Woodenfish · 01-21-2004, 07:32 PM

From the former "Sturgeon Virgin":

Thanks Steve and Doug for a great day fishing.

BTW, what Doug forgot to mention was that the last fish the last one that I caught was, well, all I can say is "Mine is bigger." :smile:

Thanks again guys I really had a great time.

Chris

Small Fry · 01-21-2004, 09:12 PM

Hey Chris thatt didn't take long to get signed up!

Maybe we can get you and your dad out while he is in town. That is if your kitchen pass is still good.

If you want I will call Holly and ask.