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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: BigFisher on July 17, 2005, 01:01:09 PM

Title: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: BigFisher on July 17, 2005, 01:01:09 PM

Does anyone know any good places and prices to buy a good sturgeon setup? I Think I might be able to get away using one of my heavy bar rods, so looking more towards the reel. If you guys know any additional important information on sturgeon gear please let me know.

Title: Re: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: Randog on July 17, 2005, 01:03:31 PM

Will you be fishing from a boat or shore?

Title: Re: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: BigFisher on July 17, 2005, 01:19:37 PM

Boat!

Title: Re: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: Sam Salmon on July 17, 2005, 08:50:02 PM

Well it's a little like the way they used to sell things @ Canadian Tire-Good/Better/Best.
A Shimano TLD 20 is the best reel available in Canada for the job and prices have dropped lately.
A 6.5 ft Ugly Stick will do the trick with little fuss and is the best hundred dollar rod you'll find for Sturgeon.

Title: Re: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: miketheflyguy on July 17, 2005, 09:50:45 PM

When I get my sturgie setups this fall I am going with a Penn 330 GTi these cost 119.99 ~ 149.99ea. They also have the GT2 which goes for the same price I'm goin' with a Quantum Big Cat...6 year warranty..........they go for 55.99-79.99.....there is also many pre- rigged setups availible too...

Title: Re: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: Randog on July 18, 2005, 07:10:41 PM

Big fisher, I run Shimano Taloras 7ft. on my boat with TLD 20's or Penn 330's. I used to use Trophy xl Sturgeon Kings 8ft. but find they're a bit of a "stick" I just recieved a Stryker 8ft. loaner rod that I'm just itchin' to use. I'll try it out this week and let you know the results.

I have a brand new Berkley roughneck that I'm selling if you interested. Never used.

Title: Re: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: legend on July 18, 2005, 07:24:17 PM

Ugly sticks are bullet proff and priced well . I have a 6'6" ugly . But i recently purchased the shimano Talora and it's easier to read the bite and has great feel to it. I caught my 8 Footer on the Talora awsome rod armed with the Penn 320 gt best for your buck.

Title: Re: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: DionJL on July 19, 2005, 12:24:00 AM

i use a 7ft lamiglas and a abu 7001. and i use it from shore. hasn't landed anything huge yet but i know it can. heres one i caught tonight on it.

(http://atn.pfak.org/albums/album116/DSC00346.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: Sturgeon Setups!
Post by: sparky on July 19, 2005, 05:51:00 PM

depending on your budget, the new Shimano Technium (west coast series) is about as good as you can get.  It's an 8' one piece heavy duty fast action - a real gem.  i got mine at Hub's in abbotsford.