09-16-2009, 02:37 AM
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I would strongly advise against using a set-up like you suggested. Even a 3' sturgeon will be too much for that set-up. Where i fish we are using 10 to 14oz pyramid sinkers and 8" trout for bait. 40# line minimum.
I understand wanting to fight them, but you will loose almost every time unless you get a bigger set-up. I use a 12' Ugly Stick and a size 8 Quantum spinning reel with 50# Maxima line. Just the weight alone is almost 3/4 of a pound. That would most likely snap a 7' rod.
If you are going to be in a boat, it will change things a bit. You won't need such heavy sinkers and you can chase them. I Would recommend a 10' rod and 30# line in that case. Where are you going to be fishing?
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]I would strongly advise against using a set-up like you suggested. Even a 3' sturgeon will be too much for that set-up. Where i fish we are using 10 to 14oz pyramid sinkers and 8" trout for bait. 40# line minimum.
I understand wanting to fight them, but you will loose almost every time unless you get a bigger set-up. I use a 12' Ugly Stick and a size 8 Quantum spinning reel with 50# Maxima line. Just the weight alone is almost 3/4 of a pound. That would most likely snap a 7' rod.
If you are going to be in a boat, it will change things a bit. You won't need such heavy sinkers and you can chase them. I Would recommend a 10' rod and 30# line in that case. Where are you going to be fishing?
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