Sturgeon Set Up Recommendations

[pinelakeperch]

What do you guys think about this set up for lake sturgeon fishing in the Bow and Oldman?

Rod: 8ft Ugly Stik Catfish
Reel: Shimano 5000 (haven't nailed down the model, just wondering if 5000 is sufficient)
Line: PowerPro 50lb braid

Excited to see some recommendations. Hoping to keep the entire set up at $200 or less.

Thanks!

[curtis_rak]

I took a gamble and landed a 4 footer on the NSR with a 7' Abu Garcia Veritas med-heavy and a Shimano Citica with 30lb braid. It worked, but it was sketchy and I'm surprised I didn't break the rod....

I'd say that will work for you. The Fraser River guys use 100lb line but they are catching up to 12 foot...




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[antlercarver]

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[trigger7mm]

Sounds like a great set up pinelakeperch.

[mooseknuckle]

Originally Posted by pinelakeperch

What do you guys think about this set up for lake sturgeon fishing in the Bow and Oldman?

Rod: 8ft Ugly Stik Catfish
Reel: Shimano 5000 (haven't nailed down the model, just wondering if 5000 is sufficient)
Line: PowerPro 50lb braid

Excited to see some recommendations. Hoping to keep the entire set up at $200 or less.

Thanks!

I think that setup will work just fine for you.

[Lund rebel]

I have used a 5000 series reel before with out any issues,

I picked up 2 of the rapala magnum river series for when I take friends out 8 for mh and have worked well for me. I use 6000 series Socorro’s on them.

Think the rods are on sale for 50 or 60 right now 40 percent off.

50 pound power pro is a great line.

[LCCFisherman]

What's the most important is your terminal gear..

[bobalong]

Originally Posted by LCCFisherman

What's the most important is your terminal gear..

I agree terminal tackle is very important but if you hook a 50lb+ Sturgeon you will need a good drag system reel, with good capacity and a fairly beefy rod. A 50 lb. fish in a 4-5mph current has a lot of pull and depending on where you are fishing if you can't follow a good fish up/down the river you need enough power to try and turn it before it spools you.
Main line I use 50 lb power pro, with Big Game 24-30"40lb snells with 3 or 4/0 gami hooks
11ft Quantum Affinity rod (heavy)
9ft Rapala Magnum rod (heavy)
2-6500 Ambassadeur reels
4-6 oz pyramid sinkers in high water, 3-4 oz. no snag sinkers in low water.
I use the rod and reel combos for Lake trout fishing as well

A rare double header from a few years ago

[pinelakeperch]

Thanks for the recommendations! I picked up a couple of the Ugly Stik Catfish rods for $43 a piece. Haven't decided on a reel yet.