Reaching up to 1000 lbs, once you hook one you won’t want to stop. ). What about brands Abu 6500? If you want an action packed day of reeling fish in till your arms hurt this is the right choice for you. I no longer try to use the same gear for both because they really are different fisheries. Please note we book up very quickly in the summer months so please contact us at your earliest convenience and make sure you get the big one. Oregon Charters. All those mentioned are good choices and will get the job done. I vote for the Penn 209. All those mentioned are good choices and will get the job done. I just wish they had the handle on the correct (left) side. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. is a fishing adventure company that specializes in sturgeon and salmon fishing. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. These fish range from 30 inches to 14 feet long and weighing up to 500 pounds. You\’ve made me an eel convert, but I add nightcrawlers and yarn. Fraser River Sturgeon and Salmon fishing , from the Fraser Canyon to the lower Fraser, based out of Chilliwack! The line rating on these rods above is rated for monofilament so you may adjust based on line preference. //-->, CONTACT IFISH.NET | Ifish I just wish they had the handle on the correct (left) side. I used a Tekota 700 for a while without any issues but, as others have mentioned, lever drag reels have some big advantages. I\’ve followed your website for a couple of years now. google_color_url = '#000000'; I use a Calcutta 400 spooled with 65# spectra on a 8'-6", 25# certified pro glass rod. I like the lever drags, below, but this tough, durable star drag ticks off the usual few inches of line during a sturgeon bite so lightly, and with such a loud clicker, that I have been using this reel which I have had for about  15 years. A good starter is a Penn 320 or 321(left hand) more money.... shimano Tekota, anything that can hold a lot of braid seems to work for me, I always like to be prepared if an oversize decides to grab a sand shrimp....It's a matter of opinion though, and there's no shortage of those here.

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As for gear – I use your ideas then make changes to make it my own. google_ad_region= "test"; Ifish Community. Casts very well and the lever drag is the best thing going. It has a strong drag of almost 17 lbs. My limited opportunities sets me in a mode to catch food (if I can) so if I stick a monster I\’ll most likely not chase and break off. I use 1/2 of a smelt if there are a lot of oversize around. However you choose to fish for sturgeon, you'll have a great time if you use the right equipment. I've only a half-dozen Tekota's,in 300-600 sizing,so can't really beat their drum. and Specialty Tackle Shops, Oregon Penn? I have caught severl oversize with my 600 Tekotas and 2 were in the 8 to 10 ft range and they work fine, but if i was going just after oversize i would go with the 700 or 8 oo Tekota. ( Log Out /  and Specialty Tackle Shops | Oregon Pingback: How to fish for sturgeon (I think…) | FishWisher's Home Page. The last year and a half I've been using a Tyrnos 16II spooled with 120# hollow core spectra on a 7', 50# triflex rod. google_override_format = true; Here are some of my choices: Shimano’s Calcutta 700 has become my reel of choice lately. We are dedicated to give you the most amazing day on the water, a day that you will look back on and smile. Thanks for being there. Why even post the comment if no flame or hijack is intended. It gets the job done. For shaker/keeper fishing any good quality large salmon reel will work just fine. I have found if you use small baits you do not hook near as many oversize. Give us a call and we can help you book your adventure on the Fraser River, and make your day on the water one to remember! Reel Sturgeon Adventures B.C., Chilliwack, British Columbia. I prefer the Shimano TR2000LD. I’m not on any tackle company’s pro team or advisory staff or any other such position.

Location: Earth aka planet dirt....love this place! Once a person uses one of these reels with a lever drag for sturgeon or salmon trolling, (TR1000LD) you'll never go back to a star drag reel. As we leave the boat launch, we will go over safety aspects of our trip and then it’s throttle down to my favorite fishing holes. They are as smooth of a reel as you can get. Casts very well and the lever drag is the best thing going. I still use 60# wire leaders, but have made up some 80# crimped mono to try.

Please, do not target the oversize, they are our fishing future...light rod will make you think you have an OS on...no flame, no hijack intended. Nicola Sturgeon is in crisis after suffering a double-blow in recent days over her plans. Heavier braided line 50lb-80lb is usually recommended on larger reels. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Sometimes it's hard to get those Oversize to get their shoulder turned when they're running straight away.

I had to buy it used on ebay as the new models have a lever to move to free spool. Because I only make it to Suisun two to four times a year my variations of gear simply fits my way of fishing: I use 65 synthetic for easier managability, and I only use about 100 – 150 yards of synthetic on top of 30# mono. Whether you’d like to battle mammoth sturgeon or you prefer to go for a day cruise in search of the perfect scenery, Reel Sturgeon Adventures BC will give you an experience not found anywhere else. google_color_link = '#336633'; usually have good drag (brake) systems to handle larger fish. ( Log Out /  LEARN MORE . I too would go along the lines of something in the Penn/Tekota range that can handle a fair amount of line. When you are successful treat the meat like gold. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. penn 209, penn 310/320.....i never had problems with any of'em... i've hooked in 8-9 footers from bank and the reel never was even an issue... We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. On a lever drag, the drag is set very quickly. I recommend to anyone research it, play with the gear, and make it your own. I've only a half-dozen Tekota's,in 300-600 sizing,so can't really beat their drum. I love this set up of oversize but it's a little big for shakers/keepers and takes a lot of the fun out of it. is a fishing adventure company that specializes in sturgeon and salmon fishing. and Washington Guides. Most reels listed above will work. Once a person uses one of these reels with a lever drag for sturgeon or salmon trolling, (TR1000LD) you'll never go back to a star drag reel. ( Log Out /  I dredge a few of their latter day "Millionaire's". This was my favorite reel for sturgeon fishing until the level wind broke for the third time. The Columbia and Willamette Rivers are known for there world class White Sturgeon fisheries. How to fish for sturgeon (I think…) | FishWisher's Home Page, To Gridley and, Finally, Oregon (The Good Times Margarita Tour!). ( Log Out /  Then get some time on the water. There has been some changes in the site, the gear, and your attitude. We are dedicated to give you the most amazing day on the water, a day that you will look back on and smile.

These fine reels run about $300 new. I vote for the Penn 209. I do not believe it hurts them if you land them as fast as you can and take a picture and cut them loose. It is simply against my principles to send it in for repair again!
Sturgeon reel? I use a 9ft lamiglas herring rod and abu 6501 with the power handle and i have landed oversize, keepers, shakers you name it with this setup. I agree with catching food.

I prefer the original which requires simply turning the crank to change from free spool to drag. I do not target oversize sturgeon but i fish a lot and ever so often you hook an oversize. google_color_bg = '#f5edd0'; directory of sponsors, Bait I fish out of the fishery so there is always a few oversize there.
Penn 320\’s and Diawa 250\’s matched to rods in the 20 – 30 line rating range are from 7\’ to 8 1/2\’ lengths. Most modern reels sport ton of capacity for braided line so it not a major consideration of comparision. We know where the fish are and what they are currently eating, which results in a very high catch rate. The yarn wraps are butted to the top of my bait and hold my Smell Jelly, Krill Gel, Pro cure goop. Line counter? This is a amazing fishery for fisherman of all skill levels. At 22 feet, there is a ton of room for those days when we get double and triple headers! We spend a lot of time on the Fraser river, and we believe this gives us an advantage. I catch underslot fish, miss pumps, and occasionally catch keepers. Surprisingly...Diawa has come along nicely. I think this is the best artificial on sturgeon I can find. Note that there is no “star” wheel to set the drag in the above reels, except the Penn 965. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. I'm of the opinion that there are really two types of sturgeon fishing, shaker/keeper fishing and oversize fishing. Reel Impression is located in Sturgeon Bay of Door County Wisconsin, docked at Madelyn Marina (which is across the street from The Lodge at Leathem Smith.) With easy access to Lake Michigan, you can fish for salmon, lake trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout. To Gridley for My Mental Health – and Groceries! Its light weight and with some 65lbs tuffline xp I have never had any problems. this seems right to me.