Sturgeon fishing with my Dad

[Gateholio]

Went with my dad for his first (my second) sturgeon fishing trip. Spent a gorgeous day on the Fraser, and we hooked about a dozen sturgeon, landed abotu 8 of them. Everythign from a relaly small one about 12" long, to a 7 footer that my dad was playing when it jumped right next to the boat and threw the line...

First 2 fish of the day, and it was a father/son double header!!

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Here I am with fish number 6 or so...

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Good times with my dad, we used to sail/fish all over coastal BC when I was a kid, and I dont' get to do muchof it with him anymore, so this was pretty special.

Dad was worn out by the end of the day....But he's 76 years old, so I guess he's allowed to be..:wink:

[newhunterette]

Clarke,

what a great day for you and your Dad

y'all look like it was amazing and very special indeed - it was so nice to see you out there enjoying the time you have with your Dad because I can see how special that time is by the smiles on your faces

76 - wow, yes he does deserve to be tired - I know how hard reeling them fish are so I can relate to the tiredness even the smaller dinos give ya a good work out

I love the father/son double header pic - I can just hear the hootin as you both fight the lines

thank you so much for showing another side to Gatehouse :)

you and your Dad "rock"

[Mr. Dean]

GOODY ON YOU!

I never had the opprotunity of takin' pop's out on a coastal trip before his passing. Either my *stupid* work schedule got in the way or his later heath issues did.

It's something that I still hope to go back and change......... C'grats!

[Rock Doctor]

Good times!
I would really like to try fishing Sturgeon, maybe next year :)

RD

[Wild Images]

Anything you can do with your pop DO IT, you will never regret it and the memories will last forever :smile:

[kennyj]

Looks like you had a lot of fun out there with your Dad.It doesn't get any bettor.
kenny

[mountainman]

Man looks like you guys had a blast out here!!

[mooseless]

I am happy (envious)for you guys...good times. weather was great too!!!

[Gateholio]

One of the sturgeon we had caught was a teeny 14" or so fish.

Nice to see, as I guess it means they are reproducing. Last year, I went on an industry sponsored guided trip, and when we caught a fish, the guide would use an electronic device to check for a "tag" and if one was present, we woudl recored it. If not, we woudl put one in.

I bet that little guy didnt' have a tag in him, woudl have been cool to tag him and watch him as he grew.

[Leaseman]

Good to see that you got out with your Dad. I am lucky as I get both my Mom and Dad out on a regular basis.... nice to see their smiles as they fight big or small fish....:smile:

[Steeleco]

Well done Gate, I've got to get out and give it a try. What was the bait of the day??

[Gateholio]

Littel roe baggies:cool:

[Jetboater]

One of the sturgeon we had caught was a teeny 14" or so fish.

Nice to see, as I guess it means they are reproducing. Last year, I went on an industry sponsored guided trip, and when we caught a fish, the guide would use an electronic device to check for a "tag" and if one was present, we woudl recored it. If not, we woudl put one in.

I bet that little guy didnt' have a tag in him, woudl have been cool to tag him and watch him as he grew.
Actually A fellow named Troy Ganzefield has been part of a juvenile tangle net fishery for tagging small sturgeon he has been working that area next to where you are..... he has tagged a couple hundred small fish in that area.....you might be suprised who is swimming with a little list.....

[Kody94]

Very cool Gates. Looks like an awesome day. http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[sparkes3]

looks like fun

[srupp]

Nice catch Clarke...

Steven

[oldsalt]

Cool, and looks like a proud father.

[abbyfireguy]

Nice to see you two had a good time. The sturgeon should be good for another month or two yet...
They slow down when the water gets colder. I have caught tons of them in October between hunting trips...
The roof and heater in my boat come in real handy then...