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.) 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. We spend a lot of time on the Fraser river, and we believe this gives us an advantage.

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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. There has been some changes in the site, the gear, and your attitude. It holds well over 300 yards of my favored 50 to 65 Lb. I prefer the original which requires simply turning the crank to change from free spool to drag. Then get some time on the water. google_ad_region= "test"; Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. …and Another Grocery Run for my Mental Health! Most modern reels sport ton of capacity for braided line so it not a major consideration of comparision. 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! I think this is the best artificial on sturgeon I can find.

If you want an action packed day of reeling fish in till your arms hurt this is the right choice for you. All those mentioned are good choices and will get the job done. All those mentioned are good choices and will get the job done. I do not believe it hurts them if you land them as fast as you can and take a picture and cut them loose. ). The boat ride in our top quality jet boats is second to none, with 425 hp big blocks. When you are successful treat the meat like gold. I do own a couple penn 321 and some 7ft lamiglas rod, but I dont like how heavy they are... Great Drag is my first consideration, followed closely by how it casts and retrieve speed. I agree with catching food. We feel the boat is part of the fishing experience, and your comfort and safety is our #1 goal. Change ). It is simply against my principles to send it in for repair again! Its light weight and with some 65lbs tuffline xp I have never had any problems. ( Log Out /  I recommend to anyone research it, play with the gear, and make it your own. The line rating on these rods above is rated for monofilament so you may adjust based on line preference. The following information is based only on my experience with the tackle, and what you have paid for my advice is probably what it’s worth! We know where the fish are and what they are currently eating, which results in a very high catch rate.

Casts very well and the lever drag is the best thing going. For oversize fish you'll need something more substantial. google_color_bg = '#f5edd0';

What makes a good sturgeon reel for use in a boat?

I use 1/2 of a smelt if there are a lot of oversize around.

For shaker/keeper fishing any good quality large salmon reel will work just fine.

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Reel Sturgeon Adventures B.C. There is no lack of power and you will notice immediately how much we take pride in our boats, with every boat cleaned thoroughly before every charter.

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. I fish out of the fishery so there is always a few oversize there. and Washington Guides. I had to buy it used on ebay as the new models have a lever to move to free spool. What about brands Abu 6500? 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. Tight lines and have fun.

Seeing these anti-oversize comments pop up every time the word oversize is mentioned on a thread sure gets old. 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. Why even post the comment if no flame or hijack is intended. 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. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.

How to fish for sturgeon (I think…) | FishWisher's Home Page, To Gridley and, Finally, Oregon (The Good Times Margarita Tour!). Ifish Community. I've only a half-dozen Tekota's,in 300-600 sizing,so can't really beat their drum.

We only use high end, top quality jet boats. I love the Tekota's, with the exception of the casting switch. 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. 4.4K likes. google_ad_type = 'text'; The yarn wraps are butted to the top of my bait and hold my Smell Jelly, Krill Gel, Pro cure goop. 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. I no longer try to use the same gear for both because they really are different fisheries. They are as smooth of a reel as you can get. This was my favorite reel for sturgeon fishing until the level wind broke for the third time. I catch underslot fish, miss pumps, and occasionally catch keepers. 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. There is nothing better than hooking one of these hard fighting fish on spinning gear and hearing that reel scream. At 22 feet, there is a ton of room for those days when we get double and triple headers! It gets the job done. zTravel: Adverse Weather Adventures (never on purpose!

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. Pingback: How to fish for sturgeon (I think…) | FishWisher's Home Page. 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. I use a Calcutta 400 spooled with 65# spectra on a 8'-6", 25# certified pro glass rod. is a fishing adventure company that specializes in sturgeon and salmon fishing. Fishing, RVing, and the good life after retirement! braid. 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. google_ad_width = 728; Note that there is no “star” wheel to set the drag in the above reels, except the Penn 965. I've only a half-dozen Tekota's,in 300-600 sizing,so can't really beat their drum. the daiwas sha series are pretty good i have the 50sha but the do have a 30sha and a 40sha, i would use a 30sha for the boat. I prefer the Shimano TR2000LD.

I vote for the Penn 209. This is a amazing fishery for fisherman of all skill levels. 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. usually have good drag (brake) systems to handle larger fish.

Post was not sent - check your email addresses! You\’ve made me an eel convert, but I add nightcrawlers and yarn. 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. 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. Nicola Sturgeon is in crisis after suffering a double-blow in recent days over her plans. 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.

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It gets the job done. directory of sponsors, Bait Reel Sturgeon Adventures B.C., Chilliwack, British Columbia. Location: Earth aka planet dirt....love this place! commendable attitude. I’m not on any tackle company’s pro team or advisory staff or any other such position. I just wish they had the handle on the correct (left) side. Surprisingly...Diawa has come along nicely.

We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. These fine reels run about $300 new. I do not target oversize sturgeon but i fish a lot and ever so often you hook an oversize. You contribute so much to sport sturgeon fishing. The White Sturgeon is North America’s largest fresh water fish. Sturgeon reel? and Specialty Tackle Shops | Oregon Penn? I\’ve followed your website for a couple of years now. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. google_color_url = '#000000';

I used a Tekota 700 for a while without any issues but, as others have mentioned, lever drag reels have some big advantages.

Casts very well and the lever drag is the best thing going. The Columbia and Willamette Rivers are known for there world class White Sturgeon fisheries. google_color_link = '#336633'; Fraser River Sturgeon and Salmon fishing , from the Fraser Canyon to the lower Fraser, based out of Chilliwack! and Specialty Tackle Shops, Oregon I still use 60# wire leaders, but have made up some 80# crimped mono to try. I'm of the opinion that there are really two types of sturgeon fishing, shaker/keeper fishing and oversize fishing. and Washington Guides | //-->, CONTACT IFISH.NET | Ifish In fact, I have just ordered another like this one. Sturgeon. I vote for the Penn 209. 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. this seems right to me.