ok.....so im gunna go after some sturgeon.....when it opens.....i dont know terminology of stuff.....but.....i want to know what set up to use......my buddy says pickeral rigs....but some guys say no way.....im thinking braided main line......then 3 way swivel......then more line to a big weight....and use thick moni with a big hook and a smelt about 8 " up?.......sound ok? lol......any better ideas? worms? salted smelts? remember im slow......i fly fish not to much other stuff....
waynes the champ....but i dunno.....any ideas would help.....dont need secret holes....lol
ynx
happy.....remember i dont know terminology......pics are best...lol
ok.....is there such thing as sturgeon leader....is power pro a name brand? does the weight have to be on a slider? what kind of hook? size?.....with a.minnow?
I use 30-40 Lb mono. the sliding weight is the way to go. use a snap swivel on your main line with the weight attached so it can slide up and down. use a barrel swivel to attach your leader and to stop the weight from sliding down over your hook. for hooks I use 4/0 or 5/0 Gamakatsu octopus hooks. for bait I use worms. sometimes i use minnows but worms work best for me. good luck!!
You do not want them to swallow the hook into their stomach. The hook tears their guts open and you have a dead sturgeon. Even if you cut off the line the damage is done. You do not want to kill one of these guys as the males don't mature for 15 years approx. and the females for 30 years approx. and they can live for a 100 years.
ok...so i bought everything.....but they didnt have tuf sturgeon leader....so i got some 40lb and 50 lb mono
.....will that work for.my sturgeon rig?
also how.long should the leader be? 2'....3'????
thanks all
happy
See if you can find some dacron leader 50lb really nice stuff.. if not the mono will be fine, I make my leaders about 20-24" but I think it is just personal preference.
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