April 21st Sturgeon Excursion!

[Dennis Steele]

When was the last time you tangled with a fish that was older than you are? How about the last time you have battled a fish that weighed upward of 100 pounds? If you are like most who live in Minnesota, your answer is never!

Change that. Make this year, the year you do battle with a prehistoric beast. Give yourself the chance to catch your fish of a lifetime.

All are welcome to be a part of the 2006 Spring Sturgeon Get Together to be held the weekend of April 21, 2006 on the Rainy River near Baudette, Minnesota.

Join your FM family in search of the largest fish that swims in Minnesota waters. Fish weighing over 50 pounds are not uncommon, and fish over 100 pounds are possible. From jumps to rod breaking dives to pulling 100+ feet of line and burning drags, sturgeon battle like no other fish in Minnesota!

Bring your heaviest tackle, catfish rods, muskie rods, and even very heavy bass gear will do. Beyond that, all you will need is muscle and some warm clothes.

After a day on the water, join us at Schusters and meet FishingMinnesota Staff and other FM members and friends: putting a face to a posting name is priceless. To sweeten the deal, it’s very affordable, as well, thanks to Schusters who’s opening its doors to FM members for an extremely reasonable price--just $20 a night per person for full cabins. Contact them here Schusters Resort or call 1 (800) 243-2412

To wet your whistle, check out a couple of pictures and a short video clip from last year....

Stu's Big Catch

Sturgeon Excursion Video Clip - Click Here

[setterguy]

What kind of rods do you use, I have plenty of musky gear would that be enough or is catfish setups the norm?

[Paul Waldowski]

Setterguy,

Musky gear will do just fine.

For anyone that is sitting on the fence and isn't sure if they should attend or not. Come and join us. So far we have around 40 guys lined up for this event. It is going to be a great time.

[setterguy]

I am going like crazy to get up there, just depends on the weather as my real work season may be getting going around then.

[Brett Erickson]

These things are a blast! This will be my 5th spring chasing them. Just remember to bring a Magnum size muskie net, handle them gently and put them back. Chances are that you will be asked questions by a survey person when you come off of the water. They are still trying to bring this fishery back and are keeping close tabs on it. Ask them for any info they may have. They usually have a pamphlet that is really interesting and explains a lot about these beasts and how infrequent they spawn and how long they have to be before the are mature enough. Makes you respect them a whole lot more.

Muskie and catfish rods and reels spooled with heavy mono are best, but heavy bass flippin' sticks with at least 14# mono will also work. You will have to pick up your anchor and chase down the really big ones though!

Brett Erickson

www.thornebros.com

[ChuckN]

This is going to be my first sturgeon experience, and I can't wait.

Get your boat out of storage and join us for this fun filled trip.

[Mark Christianson]

Right on Nerveball(ChuckN)!

Seriously, I can't wait either.

[fisherking01]

Looking for a group to hook up with for this event also. Have boat and gear, Just no one that likes to do trips like this. let me know if there is room and I'll get there for this event!!

[Wiskers]

Counting the days........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[harvey lee]

It cant get here soon enough. This is all I have been thinking about.Would love to catch a nicer sturgeon.Just maybe.

[fisherking01]

I just made reservations for my brother and myself. Looking forward to the fun, fun, and the fun!! I'll have to think up something good for the dinner table! I'll be using some of the musky gear in my shed. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Brent

[MinnesotaMuskie]

I got my buddies in a frenzy...this will be great:)

[SomethingFishy*]

I gotta talk some buddies into coming to this. Catching a fish that large would be a rush.

[Hibbing]

Is there an "official" guesstimate on how many are going to be there for this event?

[Wiskers]

I think I will have me, Bruce Mosher, Walleye jon, and my brother. That makes 4 in my boat.

[Tyler Holm]

Myself and 3 other buddies will be there!

[hanson]

Hibbing-

I'm going to take a shot in the dark and say 150 people easy.

I'm riding with Papa Grump & dtro so there's another 3.

[Mark Christianson]

Me, smallie hawgin, ChuckN and his buddy.

I'll be bringing a few cases of flavored sunflower seedz courtesy of Rock Star Gourmet seeds.

A buddy of mine makes these, and I'll be tossing bags at fellow FM'ers.

Get ready for the best dang sunflower seedz you have ever had. I'll have spicy, texmex and ranch flavors.

[MinnesotaMuskie]

Questions...

1. Dennis or Rick...can you guys bring some decals to sell?

2. Where in the heck...and what in the heck is a 3 ounce "No Roll" sinker. I have looked @ Scheels and Sportsman Whse???

[Paul Waldowski]

I count 11 so far and then add Mike Walerak, Harvey Lee and myself in my boat and we are up to 14

[MinnesotaMuskie]

Oh yes...I have me and 2 buddies...that puts us @ 17.

[harvey lee]

Paul-Do you have a double decker boat? Looks like we will be full.

[hanson]

MinnesotaMuskie-

Contact Jeff Beckwith at Scenic Tackle. They make & sell No-Roll sinkers but you don't see them advertised here too often. The circle of catfisherman, who are the primary users of no-roll sinkers, is small but growing.

Here's a photo of my sinker box. They are all No-Rolls from 1-1/2 oz to 6oz except the small pile in the lower left. No-Rolls are effective because they lay flat on the bottom so the current doesn't catch them. Since they are flat, they won't roll side to side like an egg sinker would.

[harvey lee]

Hanson

Looks like no one has to buy any no-rolls as you have a whole box full. Wish I would not have bought a box full.

[MinnesotaMuskie]

Hey...I will just mooch off Hanson:)