08-28-2017, 04:31 AM
[quote kentofnsl][quote gmwahl]
So....if a guy were to use a 16' aluminum boat with a 25 hp engine, would he be crazy or would it work for sturgeon fishing on that region of the snake river?
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If you checked the wind forecast and it was favorable you would be fine. You wouldn't want to be caught out on that water in one of their heavy winds. There is only a light current so that is not an issue at all.
The next challenge would be coming up with gear that will handle fish of that size. Some fish with lighter lines, but I would suggest lines (including the leader) of at least 50 pounds test.[/quote]
Thanks for that info and advice!
I have the equipment as far as rods and reels go. I have fished a lot of saltwater so I've got 9' heavy rods, penn reels loaded with 40-60 pound line, 1-8 ounce sinkers, etc...
Sounds like I just need to go figure them out and pay my dues and just maybe.....I can enjoy some outings like the ones you have!
Kind of different question here, but I was curious....do they have a problem at all with poachers keeping the sturgeons or is it a pretty safe bet that those same 7-8' fish will be caught and released many times over, allowing some of us to figure out a good hole and then repeatedly catching some of the same fish over and over again?
Mike
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So....if a guy were to use a 16' aluminum boat with a 25 hp engine, would he be crazy or would it work for sturgeon fishing on that region of the snake river?
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If you checked the wind forecast and it was favorable you would be fine. You wouldn't want to be caught out on that water in one of their heavy winds. There is only a light current so that is not an issue at all.
The next challenge would be coming up with gear that will handle fish of that size. Some fish with lighter lines, but I would suggest lines (including the leader) of at least 50 pounds test.[/quote]
Thanks for that info and advice!
I have the equipment as far as rods and reels go. I have fished a lot of saltwater so I've got 9' heavy rods, penn reels loaded with 40-60 pound line, 1-8 ounce sinkers, etc...
Sounds like I just need to go figure them out and pay my dues and just maybe.....I can enjoy some outings like the ones you have!
Kind of different question here, but I was curious....do they have a problem at all with poachers keeping the sturgeons or is it a pretty safe bet that those same 7-8' fish will be caught and released many times over, allowing some of us to figure out a good hole and then repeatedly catching some of the same fish over and over again?
Mike
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