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We started down next to Waverly, had some bites, no fish. Figured they were small. Moved up to Rogers Park area and anchored in about 90', closer to the park side of the river. Casting out 40+ feet from the boat into 100-110 feet of water. 10 oz of weight and anchovies. We spent 3+ hours in this hole and had many bites and several hookups.
Current was minimal. We were getting bites throughout the day, but I would say it was best from about 12:30 until we left at about 3:00. It was when the tide was coming in that we started seeing some better action.
I have not really put a standard on these yet as I am too new at fishing for Sturgeon. I just go where I have had luck so far and keep doing what worked before. When it stops working, I need to try something else. I have used a depth gauge to find the holes, no fish finder. So it is kind of a shot in the dark as to whether there are fish in the area or not.
However, I did just buy a fish finder...so now I would guess I will not be able to catch them at all.
My logic tells me that the outgoing tide would continue to bring bait down river with the current, yet on the other hand, I think the incoming tide brings bait up and entices them. But, I have caught them at all times of the day and get bites at all times...so I cannot really make any sense out of it.
I just catch 'em, take a photo and let 'em go.