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The Nothing

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With sturgeon retention starting back up next Thursday (oct 1st!), I thought I might see what you're guys' thoughts on a good yak sturgeon rod would be.  I've been kinda figuring my backbounce rod (cheap Okuma Celilio, 7.5' 1pc, 1-8oz, Med-Heavy) would be about ideal, with my "i'll snap if you try to look at me" back up steelhead rod a close second (Abu salmon rod, 8.5' 2pc, <1.5oz, Med-Heavy).  There is an over-the-top Eagle Claw Ocean Claw rod that is likely way too overkill.  Most of my fishing is done at a favorite hole that's over 100' in depth. I'm going up there tomorrow to give the area a look over and to see how my anchor will hold (i'll probably need more anchor line.  I'm at 150' now, but think i can find a shallower spot <45' and drift into the right area from there)

Thoughts on what to look for in a good sturgeon rod?
~Isaac
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polepole

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Mmmm ... sturgeon.  Zee, when are you going to hit up the local sturgeon fishery with the pink salmon carcass pushout?  Should be turning on soon.

-Allen


steelheadr

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I've got a couple of old fiberglass rods, cheap. They aren't pretty but they work great.

http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,3191.0.html
"Fast enough to get there...but slow enough to see. Not known for predictability"  Thanks to Jimmy Buffet for describing my life...again



EOB

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Rod shopping is fun, but if your not looking for a reason to get a new pole that Okuma should be just about perfect.


Scott

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I second that, the Celilo should be fine for the job.  What your reel? Good to go?
-Scott


The Nothing

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i've got a copule to choose from, Abu 5600 C3 (most likely choice) and a similar Daiwa levelwind.  Suppose i just wanted to make sure i could pull one up appropriately :)
~Isaac
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