Idaho - Kayak Sturgeon Fishing

[David G]

Someone's a bit excited. <G> For a sturgeon that size, it's catch & release, anyway... but what fun to tie into that size beast. And from a kayak.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/576565316...#sp=show-clips

[David G]

A fish that size (assuming 8' is correct) would probably weigh something like 250#.

Has anyone here ever caught an 8' fish... or a 250# fish?

My personal biggest was a 60# Chinook salmon as a kid fishing with light tackle from our float on Eld Inlet.

[Old Dryfoot]

Nice fish! I didn't know that sturgeon jumped, I've never seen that before. His buddy could've shut up at any time though.

I would like to try halibut fishing from a kayak. I think that might be a good test of one's will to remain upright.

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

Fun in the sound of Jura

[Iceboy]

What's the long pole on the back of the kayak used for?

[Old Dryfoot]

It's a Power Pole, they are used in place of an anchor.

[switters]

It's a Power Pole, a spud that is used in place of an anchor.

When fishing lakes the pole goes down into the mud go keep you in one place.

[Old Dryfoot]

When fishing lakes the pole goes down into the mud go keep you in one place.

A mesh nylon bag with a few rocks always works well for me, and it leaves more money for beer!

[Iceboy]

Got it. Thanks.

[Old Dryfoot]

nice