[Sir_Blankalot]

DARYL, on Sep 21 2009, 10:18 AM, said:

.....................this was a trip and experience of a life time, with memories to last for ever .

Well done. :thumbsup_anim:

Who company did you use?

[Mode101]

DARYL, on Sep 21 2009, 11:18 AM, said:

got back yesterday from british columbia after the trip of a lifetime, on the 11th of september i was priviledged to catch the biggest fish in canada this year, a sturgeon 10ft 1in long and a girth of 4ft 5in with a estimated weight of 550lb to 600lb, it took one and a half hours to land.there were 4 of us on the trip, we hired 2 boats for 8 days and everything went our way,we landed 105 sturgeon with 44 fish weighing over 100lb,we all had at least 3 each over 200lb and all had one over 350lb, for a total weight of 11,360 lb,this was a trip and experience of a life time, with memories to last for ever .

Blimey thats some fish well done mate, Had them to 30lb in France but over 500 lb :LMAO: :thumb:

Fecking ugly things though :thumb:

[big pete]

DARYL, on Sep 21 2009, 11:18 AM, said:

got back yesterday from british columbia after the trip of a lifetime, on the 11th of september i was priviledged to catch the biggest fish in canada this year, a sturgeon 10ft 1in long and a girth of 4ft 5in with a estimated weight of 550lb to 600lb, it took one and a half hours to land.there were 4 of us on the trip, we hired 2 boats for 8 days and everything went our way,we landed 105 sturgeon with 44 fish weighing over 100lb,we all had at least 3 each over 200lb and all had one over 350lb, for a total weight of 11,360 lb,this was a trip and experience of a life time, with memories to last for ever .

Any Photo's??

[DARYL]

got back yesterday from british columbia after the trip of a lifetime, on the 11th of september i was priviledged to catch the biggest fish in canada this year, a sturgeon 10ft 1in long and a girth of 4ft 5in with a estimated weight of 550lb to 600lb, it took one and a half hours to land.there were 4 of us on the trip, we hired 2 boats for 8 days and everything went our way,we landed 105 sturgeon with 44 fish weighing over 100lb,we all had at least 3 each over 200lb and all had one over 350lb, for a total weight of 11,360 lb,this was a trip and experience of a life time, with memories to last for ever .

[Sir_Blankalot]

Jimbo I went with http://www.lenssportfishing-bc.com/
There are other companies, some as good and some not so good but I went with them 'cos they were recommended to me by Ashford Tackle.
I dare say you've got a lot to do with your recent trip but when your ready give us a call. :thumbsdown_anim:

[Jimbo]

Awesome stuff!! I reckon its one of the only "Blue Chip" fishing left in the world. They seem to be the only ones bothered about conserving what they have and unlike the other fishing on offer its still going strong. Its still on my list of "to do" - i had to pull out of my Oct '07 trip to allow the funds for the Mahseer trip. They managed fish to circa 450lb and Stu and Bob went the same month and also had one around 400lb. They all reckon the 100lb-200lb+ fish are much better tho and far more acrobatic.

When you get a moment can you PM me details of your guiding company etc - As i say its still on my to do list so I like to get as much info on as many companies as possible for my files.

[Sir_Blankalot]

Jimbo, on Oct 18 2008, 03:39 PM, said:

Cracking stuff Blanky - sounds like you had a good time. Bet the big un pulled your string a bit! lol

Just a bit.
The runs just strip yard upon yard of line, was using braid so no stretch in the line, nothing you could do about it apart from enjoy the experience. Although if they take too much line the skipper may decide to up anchor.
The fish got under the boat at one point and the rod was fully bent into a 'C' shape. It's incredible how the rods can handle it, remember the fish go a lot bigger than what I caught.
Best bit is if they decide to jump like this
http://www.lenssport..._video_wmv.html

[Jimbo]

Cracking stuff Blanky - sounds like you had a good time. Bet the big un pulled your string a bit! lol

[flatliner]

Sir_Blankalot, on Oct 15 2008, 07:12 PM, said:

Cheers mate.
Took feckin ages to write so I appreciate you letting me know you liked :thumbsup_anim:

yes mate Iiked, I want to go there and have a weeks worth and have seen all the Dvd's etc but its nice to hear from a foshing buddy whats it really like :thumb:

[Sir_Blankalot]

DARYL, on Oct 15 2008, 10:18 PM, said:

sir blankalot good write up ,glad you had some big fish ,iam going in september can i pick your brain a bit before i gi on what to take ect ect .

Of course you can. <_<

[DARYL]

sir blankalot good write up ,glad you had some big fish ,iam going in september can i pick your brain a bit before i gi on what to take ect ect .

[Sir_Blankalot]

flatliner, on Oct 15 2008, 05:57 PM, said:

For some reason Bob I totally missed this bit of the thread! Toooo much red wine I suppose. But, a great write up and glad you had a good time, one of the things on my wish list is what you done mate <_<

Cheers mate.
Took feckin ages to write so I appreciate you letting me know you liked :thumb:

[flatliner]

Sir_Blankalot, on Sep 29 2008, 03:11 PM, said:

Just got back from a weeks Sturgeon fishing in Canada. <_<
Two of us went, we booked our Thomas Cook flight to Vancouver with http://www.canadianaffair.com
As Vancouver is on the west coast it's a long flight of just under 10 hours.
The rest of holiday was booked with http://www.lenssportfishing-bc.com/ they do a package where everything is laid on.
They picked you up from the airport, take you to a good hotel http://www.rainbowcountryinn.com/ pick you up every morning and take you to the river Fraser.
You then get on a jet boat and do 8 hours fishing.The boat is operated by your fishing guide who supplies all the necessary tackle and bait.
You can choose from a variety of fishing (massive salmon and trout etc) but we decided on 6 days solid Sturgeon fishing.
For that you are using boat rods/multpliers similar to what you would use for sea fishing.
Bait can be different types of fish or fish eggs but we found rotten chunks of fish the best. The more rancid and full of bacteria it had the better, the smell it gave off was incredibly bad, words can't describe, some guides refuse to use it!
I caught 13 sturgeon ranging from 30" to nearly 7foot. My mate also caught a similar amount to around the same size.
The canadian are not into weighing Sturgeon mainly because it's not practical.
They are more interested in the length and girth of the fish.
Here's a pic of my biggest of 82" long and with a girth of 32" which probably goes close to 200lb, this is regarded as a good fish but not classed as anything exceptional.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Sir_Blankalot/IMG_0069.jpg
Why is my mate holding the tail? Besides being too heavy to lift on my own that's how the Canadians do it, everyone on the boat gets involved.

Problem with the very big fish is that they are seldom landed, after a fight of 4 hours or more the hook invariably loses hold.
My mate hooked into a biggy on the first day. Within seconds of hooking it had come up from 40ft of water and then spectacularly shot out vertically, head first followed by the tail clear of the water.
The barbless hook (that's the rules) unsurprisingly slipped. Fantastic sight but very gutting.

Travelling back at 45mph at the end of a days fishing. Cloudy weather.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Sir_Blankalot/IMG_0081.jpg

Typical Jet boat
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Sir_Blankalot/IMG_0091.jpg

Summary
Was the trip up to expectation-very much so, I'm really glad I done it :thumb:
Would I got back to Canada-Definately the Canadians are great people, very polite and very friendly. They even have the Queens head on their coins and notes.
Would I go Sturgeon fishing again. Possibly, I've done it once and would like to do it again but should I try and experience another type of fishing?
Would I recommend it. Yes yes yes
Any downsides. Not a lot of skill required, you're very dependant on your guide. Although he suggests the places and tactics to try in reality it's always best to do as he says, he does does most of the work all you've got to do is set the hook and play the fish.
Our guide was called Dan. I don't suppose he'll ever see this forum but thanks again mate you were great

For some reason Bob I totally missed this bit of the thread! Toooo much red wine I suppose. But, a great write up and glad you had a good time, one of the things on my wish list is what you done mate :lol:

[gooner]

nice fish blanky :thumbsup_anim:

[Sir_Blankalot]

Just got back from a weeks Sturgeon fishing in Canada. :thumbsup_anim:
Two of us went, we booked our Thomas Cook flight to Vancouver with http://www.canadianaffair.com
As Vancouver is on the west coast it's a long flight of just under 10 hours.
The rest of holiday was booked with http://www.lenssportfishing-bc.com/ they do a package where everything is laid on.
They picked you up from the airport, take you to a good hotel http://www.rainbowcountryinn.com/ pick you up every morning and take you to the river Fraser.
You then get on a jet boat and do 8 hours fishing.The boat is operated by your fishing guide who supplies all the necessary tackle and bait.
You can choose from a variety of fishing (massive salmon and trout etc) but we decided on 6 days solid Sturgeon fishing.
For that you are using boat rods/multpliers similar to what you would use for sea fishing.
Bait can be different types of fish or fish eggs but we found rotten chunks of fish the best. The more rancid and full of bacteria it had the better, the smell it gave off was incredibly bad, words can't describe, some guides refuse to use it!
I caught 13 sturgeon ranging from 30" to nearly 7foot. My mate also caught a similar amount to around the same size.
The canadian are not into weighing Sturgeon mainly because it's not practical.
They are more interested in the length and girth of the fish.
Here's a pic of my biggest of 82" long and with a girth of 32" which probably goes close to 200lb, this is regarded as a good fish but not classed as anything exceptional.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Sir_Blankalot/IMG_0069.jpg
Why is my mate holding the tail? Besides being too heavy to lift on my own that's how the Canadians do it, everyone on the boat gets involved.

Problem with the very big fish is that they are seldom landed, after a fight of 4 hours or more the hook invariably loses hold.
My mate hooked into a biggy on the first day. Within seconds of hooking it had come up from 40ft of water and then spectacularly shot out vertically, head first followed by the tail clear of the water.
The barbless hook (that's the rules) unsurprisingly slipped. Fantastic sight but very gutting.

Travelling back at 45mph at the end of a days fishing. Cloudy weather.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Sir_Blankalot/IMG_0081.jpg

Typical Jet boat
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/Sir_Blankalot/IMG_0091.jpg

Summary
Was the trip up to expectation-very much so, I'm really glad I done it :Tongue:
Would I got back to Canada-Definately the Canadians are great people, very polite and very friendly. They even have the Queens head on their coins and notes.
Would I go Sturgeon fishing again. Possibly, I've done it once and would like to do it again but should I try and experience another type of fishing?
Would I recommend it. Yes yes yes
Any downsides. Not a lot of skill required, you're very dependant on your guide. Although he suggests the places and tactics to try in reality it's always best to do as he says, he does does most of the work all you've got to do is set the hook and play the fish.
Our guide was called Dan. I don't suppose he'll ever see this forum but thanks again mate you were great :(

[Sir_Blankalot]

Yeah I've got to an age that if I don't do these sort of things now I'll be too old later LOL

Not necessarily to go fishing but has anyone been to Canada before?

[Rob]

Sir_Blankalot, on Sep 15 2008, 05:28 PM, said:

Well I'm booked up to go Sturgeon fishing in Canada.
Booked the holiday with these people http://www.lenssportfishing-bc.com/ over the weekend along with the flights :thumbsup_anim:

Now here's the shocking bit.......when am I going? This Saturday :thumbsup_anim:
My mate who originally had the idea for this trip had a last minute opportunity to go and it was a case of taking it while you can:thumbsup_anim:

Christ Bob

Thats 2 trips this year you've booked on the spur of the moment. You must be getting adventurous in your old age. :thumbsup_anim:

[Sir_Blankalot]

Well I'm booked up to go Sturgeon fishing in Canada.
Booked the holiday with these people http://www.lenssportfishing-bc.com/ over the weekend along with the flights :thumbsup_anim:

Now here's the shocking bit.......when am I going? This Saturday :thumbsup_anim:
My mate who originally had the idea for this trip had a last minute opportunity to go and it was a case of taking it while you can:thumbsup_anim:

[Sir_Blankalot]

DARYL, on Jun 13 2008, 12:24 PM, said:

not alot of angling skill most would say? but what a angling experience?

That would suit me then.
And as you say it's just a complete change.
No bivvied up night fishing, fishing days only from a boat.
Never been to Canada, meant to be a fantastic place :lol:

[DARYL]

i went to see the guys from ashford tackle about the sturgeon fishing and one told me the story about the big one they had ,it was about 2 years ago they told me, i will stand corrected but the story went something like this. at the end of each days fishing they went back to the bar for a drink and meet their mates who were in another boat, this day they got back and ordered their drinks, they wondered why their mates were late so the skipper phoned the other skipper and asked whats happening, weve hooked a big fish he said,so the guys in the bar ordered another drink,time went by still no sign of the other anglers,i cant remember if they were on their 2nd or 3rd drink when the skipper in the boat phoned back and said this fish is abit special come and give us a hand ,so they all drank up drove back to the river jumped backed in the boat off they went to find their mates,thy ended up getting in the other boat and all having ago at playing the fish evetually they landed it 6hrs arfter hooking it estimated 1000lb. its not the sort of fishing we do and it wouldnt appeal to every one,not alot of angling skill most would say? but what a angling experience?