Sturgeon Fishing is GOOD!

2010-05-25 19:36:00
Fraser Valley, British Columbia - Freshwater Fishing Report
Fraser River near Mission
Brian McKinlay

<p>Fraser river Sturgeon are powerful beasts and have a reputation for arm burning fights while combined with repetetive jumps and scorching runs!

There are fish each season caught that are over 800lbs! Maybe it's your turn?

We went out Sunday afternoon for a short trip. Our first drop was in a typically good spot but after 1 hour no bites so we moved to another spot I like and after dropping anchor and setting up the rods with our special bait we sat down for a few to wait for a bite. After 5 minutes the right side rod started to get some soft biting action, and then suddenly before I could even check it out the rod tip buried and line was peeling off the reel! Our drags are typically set at around 50-70lbs but when you hook into these big fish they make you think you've got a flimsy kids reel and line disappears quickly! As I passed the rod to our young lady client the Sturgeon lept out of the river not too far away and everyone yelled and screamed! The big boy jumped at least 6 more times before we landed him for a photo 1 hour later. Nice work girls!

The fishing is starting to get real good and June/July are great months for good Sturgeon fishing. Why not try one of our customized fishing packages with lodging and great fishing!

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May 23 Sturgeon from Fraser river
May 23 Sturgeon from Fraser river

Brian McKinlay

About The Author: Captain Brian McKinlay

Company: Silversides Fishing Adventures

Area Reporting: Vancouver and Fraser River valley

Bio: Silversides Guided Fishing Adventures(since 1996) takes great pride in our abilities and passion for true sport fishing, while offering our guests friendly professional service whether its a half day trip or one of our custom fishing packages! Silversides guides for all 5 pacific salmon and monster Sturgeon on the famous Fraser river and it\'s many tributaries. Our guided fly fishing trips for Salmon, Trout and Steelhead are recognized as the premier fly guide service in our area. Jet boat charters or walk and wade. Located in Mission and Vancouver. We know guiding and fishing - you can fish with confidence!

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