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Dec 17, 2020 01:54:30   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
Kerry Hansen wrote:
No, I don't back of on the drag. if he starts to run with the drag set, he will hook himself. I don't want to have to keep screwing with the drag. I sure as hell wouldn't want it free spool. It would not be good untangling a rats nest with a big Sturgeon tugging on it!


Really interesting the views on the drag question. My biggest point on reel open is how to detect V gentle bites...
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Dec 17, 2020 01:52:41   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
Jeremy wrote:
I have a buddy that fishes for Channel cats with spinning reel in open position. For sturgeon in a current on a boat I do NOT leave reel open. Maybe loose drag with clicker. The current alone will spool you here. Sounds like a fun fishery to catch more than just sturgeon. When i target them in Willamette and Columbia there is no ther type fish biting.


Yes the current will take you here with open spool but Ill listen to the guys fishing here and see the advice and will keep you informed on the result......maybe a mahoosive sturgeon!
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Dec 16, 2020 21:54:58   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
captjim wrote:
Which brings up a question of technique. Once your bait is out there and you are waiting for a bite, do you have the drag tightened up or do you leave it loose.

I would never leave a rod leaning against the transom either, but if the reel is in free spool or very light drag the rod stays in the boat.

In the area where I have fished sturgeon the most there are also sting rays, sharks and stripers. Until the first rains San Pablo Bay is full of sharks and rays. Rays are notorious for the "suicide fish" type bite and run. If at all possible I leave the reel in free spool with the clicker on. Drag is pre set to about 50%. Sturgeon bite I thumb spool to set hook, engage spool and the fight is on. Sting ray hits strips a lot of line while reel is in free spool. I lock down spool wait for sting ray to swim out the slack and set the hook. Sting rays can get to 125 lbs in this area, though most are about 10 lbs. They are extremely plentiful. When the rays are in the bay I figure 10 ray hook ups to one sturgeon hook up.

It is all a matter of personal preference. So lock down before or after bite?
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Nice the rays sound like a good sport. I wont leave the rod loafing, its in my hand or in a holder and Ill leave the reel free spool with clicker.
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Dec 16, 2020 21:51:25   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
Hi Kerry thanks for the info really helpful. My understanding from youtube is sturgeon move with the current and dont hold in one place? So if no joy on the hole edges after a hour or so do you move with the current?
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Dec 16, 2020 21:39:39   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
Kerry Hansen wrote:
I also wouldn't lay it in bottom of your boat hanging over the stern. I know someone who did that and wasn't fast enough to catch it as it flew out of the boat!


Ha someone at Pittsburg ramp was seriously unhappy the other day for that reason exactly, reckoned he'd lost 500 bucks worth. He got really agitated as the next boat on the ramp had a top length legal sturgeon! I gave him a beer from my cooler he chilled!
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Dec 16, 2020 21:35:43   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
Flytier wrote:
If the current is strong and you can't use heavier weight, try hammering a couple nails onto the sinker so it snags up on the bottom. Might want to use a breakaway to get the rig back if you cant retrieve the sinker. Could also use a sputnik sinker.


Good tips like the nails in the sinker. Not done much bottom fishing so this is all new to me!
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Dec 16, 2020 21:34:32   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
captjim wrote:
Unless you are really experienced at holding a rod very still, I recommend using a rod holder. In a holder you know that any action on the rod was either boat related or a fish, but not you. Just use a holder that allows you to pick up the rod as easy as possible with the least motion.


Yes can do that with my holders thanks!
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Dec 16, 2020 21:33:29   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
captjim wrote:
Fished that spot at Montezuma many times. Target the slopes down into the hole, not the deepest spot. Try pyramid shaped weights. An 8 oz. pyramid sinker will hold as good as a 10 oz. ball and not roll around either. You can find pyramids in weights bigger than 8 oz. but it takes some searching. Try ghost and grass shrimp as well as eel.
Not the greatest tide on the 17th for sturgeon. Only a 1.5' drop on the outgoing tide. If that hole on Montezuma does not work try moving across to the edge of the shipping channel to get the best current velocity. Good luck!
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Hi Captjim great advice thanks. Got the pyramids 8's will try the shrimp, do you use magic string to hold em on? Do you fill the hook with a big amount.. and is it best to let the shrimp rot some or use as fresh as possible?
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Dec 16, 2020 20:14:30   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
Bdubya06 wrote:
Do you have a fish finder? Up here in Oregon , heres what I do. Im no expert, but have never been skunked sturgeon fishing. We usually will look for fish in holes 20 to 40 feet. Thats about as deep as the Willamette river gets. You will need enough weight to hold the current. Squid and or pickled herring for bait. Its a very, very light bite. Your rod tip will barely twitch. Dont hold your rod. Put it in a rod holder and watch it!
Wait, wait.....make sure they have it! Set the hook like your swinging for the fences!
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Cool tips thanks, why not hold rod? I don’t have a balance rod rack
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Dec 16, 2020 16:15:35   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
Hi Jeremy thanks man will try that after I get through the roe. Biggest trouble I found was the current. I go around high water slack but still very strong so line is pulled long way from stern.. I dont have balance rigs so kept rod in hand. Anyway will try again!
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Dec 16, 2020 16:02:04   #
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back from the Petaluma
Well done Saw and Lee a nice keeper at 26"! Come join me on the Delta one day!
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Dec 16, 2020 15:58:23   #
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Sturgeon tips wanted for CA delta
Hi Guys am going to target sturgeon rest of this season as had enough stripers! Any advice? I have tried the last few days without success... Using a sturgeon rig on a good rod with baitcaster... Currents always drags line away even with a 8oz weight. Using salmon roe in little baggies. Got some anise stink may try that tomorrow... Dropping the weight in 55 ft hole near Montezuma slough.
Hope you pros can help!
cheers
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Dec 15, 2020 15:58:52   #
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A Day on the Napa with SAW1 and his friend Jim
Nice fish glad the day was good for you! Merry Christmas!
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Dec 13, 2020 13:36:20   #
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Striper fishing
In the Delta in CA stripers like 4-5 kt speed and slow and speed up around reed beds. I use large jointed minnows with a plastic worm on the rear treble. Line it on the top hook or the lure will not swim well. Dunno your lake but learn quickly the difference between the lure swimming (pulses) and when you hook up weed! You will if theres lots weed in there! Tight lines!
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Dec 13, 2020 13:29:15   #
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Lake Berryessa for the First Time! :-)
Best wishes to your Buddy, hope his lines are tight soon! Nice pics and story. Still not fished Berryessa yet, maybe next few weeks! What size were the Kokanee your team caught?
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