Here’s my first sturgeon since 2008 on the Croix. Nothing big, just a great morning on the water. Eagles, Canada geese, some ducks, fish hopping out of the water all over the place.
And no boats! We were only boat in Hudson ramp at 5 am. We fished until 8:30 until we saw another boat.
Tried 4 spots, this one came in spot 4, 8:40 am. Quit fishing at 9. Also caught some over reaching sheeps and one 10ish cat.
ET 
Sweet, can’t wait to try my hand at a Sturgeon.
Sounds like a heck of a day to me…says the guy stuck at work 
Who’s the “we” and why didn’t you let them catch anything? 
The ‘we’ was St. Croixer!! I should have noted that along with all the other good parts of the day, I had good company!
I think we just ran out of time and had just figured out the right depth when we both had to head in.
We found this fish in 45-50 fow (boat was in 38′ but we were casting out over a drop), cut sucker, 4/0 Team Catfish circle hook, 3 ounce no roll. On 80 lb. power pro and a St. Croix Legend rod.
Good luck!
ET
Ah HAH! I know that spot!
If it weren’t for Jesse, I might have made it along with you guys.
First post of the year…congrats! 
Nice looking fish Cougareye. I’ve never fished for Lake Sturgeon but I’m sure they’re a lot of fun to catch.
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If it weren’t for Jesse, I might have made it along with you guys.
Yeah well…..you can blame it on me that you didnt make it but truly you know the culprit was RRR 
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Eric good to see you got one !!!!
And I do agree StCroixer = good company
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I’ve never fished for Lake Sturgeon but I’m sure they’re a lot of fun to catch.
No question about it. Sturgeon put up a great fight. While this one is not that big, it came fully out of the water right behind the boat, tail dancing on the water. Then just as he hit the water, drove back down with such force I had to give him line so my rod didn’t snap.
Anyone on the fence to fish these things should try it. It’s not difficult fishing and there’s plenty of people on line to help you get started.
I was thinking about this yesterday. How I came to start sturgeon fishing. Attended BK’s seminar at Sp. Warehouse. Bought his recommendations on line and the recommended rods from Dean, picked up the swivels, no rolls, and hooks from Bob at Moore’s, etc. IDO hat in the picture from the St. Croix pre-opener GTG.
That’s the beauty of IDO. So much information and people willing to share it.
ET 
Man, so great to get out and have the river to ourselves, what an underrated opener, I’m glad you got that fish before we left. Can’t thank you enough 
Here’s one from the battle:
Almost forgot, the reels I used were bought on IDO classifieds several years ago!!
Love the blue in that photo!
Eric…let’s not go into where you bought your clothing…ok?
A sturgeon is a sturgeon. Nice fish.
DDR
Hey! Welcome to Ido DeadDownRange!
Sounds like you’re a sturgeon guy… 
FYI Eric,
If it weren’t for Ido, this photo wouldn’t be posted either!
First of all, what the heck is that? And number two, why is his little finger in the air?
Why that’s St Croixer. I thought you knew him? 
I have to tell Jarrett (StCroixer) wearing Wild apparel while fishing is bad luck. I wear it all the time while fishing.
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why is his little finger in the air?
Great question, that finger is allergic [edited] to certain smells.
Now why would you be so offensive and mean spirited?
I suggest you apologize to all the sheephead out there.
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Now why would you be so offensive and mean spirited?
I suggest you apologize to all the sheephead out there.
sorry pugs, actually I was trying to keep it dry to try to determine the sex of the sturgeons, I assumed that is why your keep your barn door open when sturgeon fishing with brian
stcroixer FTW 
Brian likes fly fishing. He also has the keys to the boat.
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