During this time of year on the Willamette River, I try and scout out some new areas to fish for sturgeon. This way, when the season opens up some time after the first of year, I’ll be ready and know were the Sturgeon are hiding!

So today the spot I fished sturgeon produced very well. We fished 4 hours and had 3 keeper size Sturgeon to the boat and we let go over 20 smaller fish also.

Not much current on the River so you will need to use your trolling motor to help keep your boat tight on the anchor.

I know one thing for sure when the Willamette River opens for sturgeon it is going to be awesome fishing. I guarantee you one more thing when Oregon Fish and Game do open the Willamette River for Sturgeon fishing it won’t likely stay open long.

Marvin’s Guide Service has a list going with people that would like to fish the Willamette when it opens, to get on the list and try to reserve a day call now. 503-314-5087

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I store my line either still in the package spool or on the reel. Always in a cool dark dry place. I try to avoid storing my line were it can be exposed to the sun.

When you put monofilament line onto a reel, get the line as tight as possible. This will help to keep the line from digging in to the rest of the spool when have you that big fish on and it is fighting hard.

I like to keep my reels full of line. When a reel gets low on line they do not cast or retrieve as well compared to a full reel. Be careful not to overfill the reel.

I also think it is a good idea to wet your line before fishing. If you are in a boat you might want to let 50 or so yards of line out while you are going slow. Then reel it in as tight as you can.

If you are fishing from the bank then just cast a lead weight easy in to the water a few times and reel the line back on as tight as possible.

Now let’s go catch some Salmon, or Sturgeon.

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Now it’s time to talk about winter sturgeon fishing!
Above Bonneville Dam is open 7 days a week for Sturgeon, this is a very good time to put some Sturgeon in your freezer!
I don’t expect the season to last until February So call and get your day booked. Don’t worry, if we cant make it up the gorge because of bad weather, we can find plenty of Sturgeon on the Columbia River by the airport.

February the Willamette River will open for Sturgeon, you may keep Sturgeon Thursday Friday and Saturdays only on the Willamette River.This Too will be a short season. Call now and get your Willamette River Sturgeon fishing trip booked.

Don’t worry about the cold, we will as always be fishing out of a covered and heated boat.

I have some great winter rates, so call me and lets talk!

Wishing all of you the best and hope to see you all soon.

Thank you
Marvin Henkel
503-314-5087
Marvin’s Guide Service

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Now I like to use Shad for bait, the whole Shad. 3 to 4 pounds average. The fun part is when the sturgeon starts to bite, make sure your drag is set real lose, so when the fish starts to bite it will take about 20 to 30 yards of line before you take it out of the rod holder.
Now take the rod out of the holder and slowly tighten up the drag, then set the hook, set it hard, Fish on!

Unhook your anchor and start to drift away and the fight is on!

When you go to release the giant Sturgeon be careful not to touch the gills, just take a quick picture and let the fish go.

go check out my Sturgeon page.
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