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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Archer on April 17, 2014, 09:47:32 PM

Title: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Archer on April 17, 2014, 09:47:32 PM

When fishing at Poplar Bar in Glenn Valley last week with my 4 y/o, there was a couple slaying Sturgeons. I didn't get a chance to ask what their set up and bait was. I have been told just to load a big hook with worms and plunk it with heavy line. Any tricks? Do they like a dead Pea Mouth Chub???

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on April 17, 2014, 09:51:38 PM

Eulechon, roe, lamprey eel, pike minnow, worms, salmon parts. These are the most common baits.

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Daguru on April 17, 2014, 10:39:06 PM

lamprey if you can find it. Seems to be best for me

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Archer on April 18, 2014, 07:48:49 AM

Cool thanks guys! I will keep my eyes out for euchalon & lampray at the local bait shops.

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Rantalot on April 18, 2014, 10:44:02 AM

Most tackle stores will carry them BUT the Lamprey will run you about 15$ per eel.

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Archer on April 19, 2014, 08:31:00 AM

Fished for 2 hours on Poplar. Skunked, but with time i will get one. Oochalin minnow $8 and lamprey $12 sml or $16 lge. Bought at wholesale sports Langley.

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on April 19, 2014, 10:01:19 AM

Ya, lamprey is getting expensive. Someone needs to figure out how to farm them in aquariums at home. :)

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Rantalot on April 19, 2014, 02:24:40 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/spo/4414728450.html

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Daguru on April 19, 2014, 03:48:07 PM

Was at wholesale sports and they have it in stock but don't know what the price is, sorry forgot to look

Title: Re: Bait for Sturgeon
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on April 19, 2014, 06:56:18 PM

Quote from: Rantalot on April 19, 2014, 02:24:40 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/spo/4414728450.html

That company is from the US. Sea-Run was selling lamprey from them at about $20 each. Kinda pricey. Although they were very juicy and a good size.