China camp 12/16 NCKA double- header!

And you do HOOK testing too!?!?  Thanks for that INFO.I have used both,but now I have a reason to buy more OWNERS!! p.s. They make a sweet "Catch & Release" type hook that works every time(the tip is curved-in?)

Joel -

I agree on the owner vs gamakatsu issue. I think the quality of the finish on the gamakatsu hooks has gone down over the last few years. Were you using ghost shrimp or grass shrimp? Looks like 80# mono for your leader?

Thanks! Scott

Good eye Scott! I did use 80# big game for leader. And I had 30# Power Pro braided for main line.

I was using grass shrimp - 3 shrimp per hook. Ghost Shrimp were out of stock that day.

I like gammys because I can sharpen them if need be.

Those cutting point hooks suck to sharpen.

I don't like how broad they are, although I use them on occassion.  I'm a gammy guy.

MolBasser

Way to getter done guys.  The first one is a big accomplishment.  Had you ever landed one from shore Joel?  I've still to land or even hook one on my yak yet.  I was out there around 10 and was gonna paddle out to meet you guys.  I arrived and prepared for launch then realized I had forgotten my suit and lifejacket.  I had my booties and splash guard so I went for it.... Yikes, it was cold in my bendavie pants and thin sweater under the guard.  I anchored up for a little while straight out from the rat rock and hooked into a small smoothie then a 3 to 4' seven gill which splashed me good.   I was freezin after that and bailed.  Congrats again to both of you guys.  JTF..

- can't beat the Shimano trevala rod = very light and and perfect for other uses: great for rockfish, Halibut, Sharks and Batrays

Gonna have to try mine out there next time.  It'd be way lighter than the rod I usually use. 

JTF- Thanks! - I never landed one from shore, But I'll be bringing out my surf rod and will be fishing Coyote Point after work with Scott Thornley soon! I totally agree with about "catching the first one is a big accomplishment".....but being consistent is skill and persistence at it's best. And Erik K. always comes to mind 

So, after 4 years of chasing dinos...here's my take on "Kayak Fishing for Sturgeon"

Pimped out kayak: $1000.00
gas and toll money to cross the Golden Gate: $20.00
half  a pound of grass shrimp: $9.00
cold & rain weather outfit: $200.00
rod, reel and tackle: $400.00

After 4 seasons of dealing with the unfavorable conditions that the Bay has to offer - while sitting painfully still, mouth completely shut, and eye's glued to the tip of the rod - on a vessel that was not meant to be "anchored" - that's about 38 inches wide - a couple miles off shore and within shot gun range form trigger happy duck hunters - AND finally landing a legal sturgeon...while screaming like a 5 year old girl who just skinned her knee on the play ground...
PRICELESS!!!

....will I do it again? NEVER 

MOOCH,

CONGRATULATIONS MAN!!!!

SO, WHATS YOUR NEXT CONQUEST??? NORTHAN PIKE IN CANADA

WAY TO GO MAN........

MOOCH,

CONGRATULATIONS MAN!!!!

SO, WHATS YOUR NEXT CONQUEST??? NORTHAN PIKE IN CANADA

WAY TO GO MAN........

Thanks bradah!

Brown Trout over 10 pounds at the Sierras AND a gigantic striper from the Ocean 

SOUND GOOD TO ME... HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.....