Sturgeon Hookup Anyone????

Howdy.After what seems to be an endless fishing hiatus due to health issues in the family, I hope to hit the water in the north end possibly this Thursday or
Friday. Probably Steamboat Slough or the Stilly or one of it's sloughs. Anyone
care to join in? Let me know.

I would love to in about a month when I get my Kayak. I have been interested in fishing for sturgeon in that area. Have you had much experience/success fishing these spots?

KillFish. A month out is probably more on the money than now but after such a long layoff, I'm fish horny. Areas up here last year seemed to produce Dinos in March/April. I landed a fair number but some were inadvertently snagged and the others were oversized. The largest was 63". Give me a shout when you get your yak. Where do you live? I'm in Marysville.

That sounds awsome! I've never fished for sturgeon before, but have been doing lots of research about it lately. I currently live in Tukwila, but will be moving to Mill Creek in a couple of months april/may. I frequent Jetty island during the summers and have no problems getting up there. I'm am always fish horny!

Fishnut, are you generally available midweek?  I've tried for sturgeon up there, and would love to hit the water with you in the March/April time frame.  Maybe we should plan something now, get it on our calendars, and make it happen.  I'm looking good for it the second week of March.

Man I'd really like to go sturgeon fishing but being so new I don't know if I'm ready to be out there.

I'm game for March/April as well!! Been looking at a few dino holes, and just waiting to get a break in the sched/weather to get at em. Would be nice to see some WA members on sturgeon. Can't let OR have all the fun 

Count me in!! I don't have an anchor system yet though .... would it be nessesary?

Count me in!! I don't have an anchor system yet though .... would it be nessesary?

Depending on the water depth and location current you might be able to get away without a "system", but just an anchor, 100' of line and a float. 

I've fished still water with another kayak clipped to my anchor.  Either or both of us could quick ditch the anchor.

I'm in for March/april too.

To all that have responded. I'd love to have company on these trips.
Went out yesterday for about 3-4 hrs and not even the crab would bite. A few others fishing but didn't see any action. A tad early still. If anyone's game for going you can PM me or call my cell 360-631-3058.
Depending where you go a trolley system with quick release is best
and like where I was yesterday,just throw an anchor onto the rocks on shore. I used my regular 3 lb anchor and also threw a 20 lb barbell
on the shore. 50-60 lb power pro, 3-6oz pyramid weight,slydo and 80
lb dacron leader(24")with a 5/0-6/0 barbless hook.
 COME ON DOWN...LET'S DO IT. Sorry I've been incommunicado for almost a year due to ongoing health issues with my honey.

PS. I usually have Thursdays and Friday off and once a month have a Sunday.
For bait:big sandshrimp(2)tied on with Magic Thread or stinky Herring,fish carcass,roe

Count me in come March!

To all that have responded. I'd love to have company on these trips. Went out yesterday for about 3-4 hrs and not even the crab would bite. A few others fishing but didn't see any action. A tad early still. If anyone's game for going you can PM me or call my cell 360-631-3058. Depending where you go a trolley system with quick release is best and like where I was yesterday,just throw an anchor onto the rocks on shore. I used my regular 3 lb anchor and also threw a 20 lb barbell on the shore.  50-60 lb power pro, 3-6oz pyramid weight,slydo and 80lb dacron leader(24")with a 5/0-6/0 barbless hook. COME ON DOWN...LET'S DO IT. Sorry I've been incommunicado for almost a year due to ongoing health issues with my honey.

Were you in fresh or salt water?

I'll check my calendar and contact you to work something out.  I'm not worried about going early.  I'll learn what I need for when the time is right   What time are you hitting the water - it may make a difference as to what days I am available.

Does anyone on here ever sturgeon fish the lower chehalis?