thanks for the replies, I am thinking I will try the sellwood bridge next, looks like some pretty consistent deep water there. Where is the best ramp to put in at ?. I live in Salem and someone up there told me wilsonville would be a good sturgeon spot. I have owned several boats but fished only lakes,Decided I want to get into fishing for larger fish. I definitely will not be on the columbia, I don't think I am experienced enough on the rivers , the willamette is about as big as I want to go right now. Anyway, Thanks for the advice and I have my camera on the boat so when I get akeeper ,I'll post it for you to see. Thanks again !