[cblake]

Hey folks,

Recently got into and acquired my first Sturgeon rig from the great people at Riverside Fly and Tackle. I picked up a Shimano TNC-X80H 8' Technium and a Shimano TLD20 Reel, and am really pleased with what I got. I have heard stories of super expensive setups and would love to hear specifics on the Sturgeon setups other BCFR people are using.

Cheers!

 

[fisherforever]

Both of my set ups are the same, 130lb. Power Pro, 96 lb Dacron leaders and size 6 -9 Gamakatsu hooks. For bait - roe, aged fish parts ;D, NPM, dew worms, oolies and lampreys.

 

[cblake]

Both of my set ups are the same, 130lb. Power Pro, 96 lb Dacron leaders and size 6 -9 Gamakatsu hooks. For bait - roe, aged fish parts ;D, NPM, dew worms, oolies and lampreys.

What rod/reel do you use?

 

[fishnfvr]

Hey folks,

Recently got into and acquired my first Sturgeon rig from the great people at Riverside Fly and Tackle. I picked up a Shimano TNC-X80H 8' Technium and a Shimano TLD20 Reel, and am really pleased with what I got. I have heard stories of super expensive setups and would love to hear specifics on the Sturgeon setups other BCFR people are using.

Cheers!

We also have 2 of the EXACT set up as you have - plus we have a shimano charter special TR200 together with a 8' amundson rod. (Which has held up really well too). Now if only I could get a left handed reel. The only one I have found is a penn reel - but it has a star drag - which we prefer the lever drag.

 

[2hottie]

cblake: u currently are usings un-doubtly one of the best set ups 4 sturgeon. if u take a look at guides boats the majority of them wil be usin that EXACT set up.
u did really good. good 4 u

 

[cblake]

Thanks 2hottie! I must thank Gary at Riverside for helping me out! He is very knowledgeable! I loaded up 150 lb Power Pro on the spool.

 

[noxcape]

gary is the king i love that guy

 

[fish or cut bait]

One thing I have noticed is the heaver the line the harder it is to keep your bait on the bottom during spring freshet. That 150 lbs line may take well over 22oz. to keep still and not lift. I have even found 100 lbs line hard to keep on the bottom in some currents.
Also you may notice more line howl or buzzing. :2cents:

 

[noxcape]

hey if someone needs fish parts let me know i have feeezer that stopped working and started again after everything thawed full of fish if you want some its all your

 

[fish or cut bait]

BTW that tool that came with the TLD20 don't loose it if you want to change the disk drag yourself.

 

[cblake]

One thing I have noticed is the heaver the line the harder it is to keep your bait on the bottom during spring freshet. That 150 lbs line may take well over 22oz. to keep still and not lift. I have even found 100 lbs line hard to keep on the bottom in some currents.
Also you may notice more line howl or buzzing. :2cents:

Where can one find bar weights over 18oz? I have yet to see them in most stores...

 

[noxcape]

go see terry at reaction I'm sure he will have them

 

[fish or cut bait]

Hub also has a good selection

 

[JetBoat Jim]

Abu 9000, trophy 8' sturgeon special, 130 lb tough line , 130 lb leader, 4/0-8/0 owner.

 

[masterbaiter]

Shimano TNC-X80H 8' Technium rods, Shimano Tyrnos 16 Lever-Drags, and #130 Calcutta Ultra Braid. The Braid is a bit thick but seems tuff enough. Those TLD reels are solid, the lever drags give a much quicker hook set, and with so many of the around parts are easy to find. Gary did ya well.

Everybody know about The Riverside Sturgeon Derby on Nov 9th, Good Times! :thumbup: :happy: :thumbup:


Baiter

 

[cblake]

Everybody know about The Riverside Sturgeon Derby on Nov 9th, Good Times! :thumbup: :happy: :thumbup:

I will be in a weigh boat with Mike M from BC Outdoors! Hope to see lots of big fish!

 

[stsfisher]

any details on this derby?, as i have not been to riverside before.

 

[masterbaiter]

any details on this derby?,

Call the shop, they can fill you in. 604-944-2478

Baiter

 

[289ftmfw]

So, when all of you fish for sturgeon how many of you scan/tag the fish before release?

 

[fish or cut bait]

Lets try not to hijack. What does this page have to do with Sturgeon Rod/Reel Set Up. Try starting your own thread please. :beerchug: