Lake Sturgeon

[theangler]

[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.

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[lonehunter]

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[davetclown]

[left]What is a Sturgeon? Sturgeon, group of about 25 species of large, primitive fishes. They feed on small animals and plants, which they suck into extendable, toothless mouths. A sturgeon's body is long and narrow with several rows of bony plates along the back and sides. The upper lobe of the tail is much longer than the lower. Sturgeons are prehistoric looking things that can be well over 100 years old.[/left] [left]Ranging from 1 foot to over 13 feet, the Sturgeon is one of the largest fresh water fish on the planet. Because of their magnificent size and sheer brut strength, they were voted by In-Fisherman magazine as one of the top ten fish to catch in the world![/left] [left]Unfortunately some areas and seasons we cannot keep Sturgeon - they are on a catch and release basis. Several sturgeon species are currently on the World Conservation Union (also known as IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.[/left] [left]Oh well, it's the fight that counts...and one other thing. Come back next year, and it you could hook into the same fish - with a year's growth behind it![/left] [center]
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[gvanzant]

Hi davetclown: One point about the sturgeon that's really important is that they are the worlds source for Caviar. The finest Caviar comes from the Caspian Sea from the 2000 pound Beluga Sturgeon. The Roe (Caviar) costs hundreds of dollars per ounce. The countries of Iran and Russia have nearly brought this sturgeon to the brink of extinction. It seems that every barefoot Iranian walking the shores of the Caspian will kill the sturgeon because of the unbelievable price they get for the Caviar. Too bad but the commercial interests aren't much concerned about extinction, just like in many places with many species of fish. Money talks.
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