07-03-2013, 11:32 PM
Exactly circle hooks on sturgeon should be mandatory law in Idaho IMO. Use a 4/0-6/0 size hook in your favorite brand - I prefer Gamakatsu or Owner. In my very limited experience I see the bite, slowly pull the rod out of the holder, wait until I can feel the fish, the raise the rod up a foot or so and reel into the fish. Almost like setting the hook on a dropshot for bass.
All this really does is pick the weight up off the bottom pulls the hook into the corner of the fishes mouth or it catches them in the lower lip. Also squawfish, catfish, carp, and other bait stealers love to eat sturgeon bait as well. It could be another reason your missing fish.
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All this really does is pick the weight up off the bottom pulls the hook into the corner of the fishes mouth or it catches them in the lower lip. Also squawfish, catfish, carp, and other bait stealers love to eat sturgeon bait as well. It could be another reason your missing fish.
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