July 28, 2012
28/07/2012 01:39
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Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
This week, I thought I would share a Sturgeon fishing adventure from last weekend. Jay is another fishaholic who enjoys fishing the mighty North Sakatchewan rive in and around Edmonton.
The river offers some excellent fishing for Walleye, Goldeye, Sauger, Pike and of course, Sturgeon. They can be caught up to 100 pounds. They are quite rare and are on the endangered species list and only spawn every seven years.
Their fish eggs make really good caviar. Jay is a volunteer angler and catches these fish, checks them for an electronic tracking device and tag. If there is no tag he will measure the fish then attach the tag. SRD collects the data to monitor their movements and general health.
As the photos show, the fish is handled in a safe manner. The cradle helps keep the fish in the water breathing while taking measurements. The length is 42 inches and the girth is 14.5 inches. The top of the fish has very sharp scales and should not be touched with the bare hands.
The equipment needed to catch them is heavy fishing gear; 30 pound test braided line, cradle that is 36 to 48 inches long, pliers to remove the barbless hooks. It takes a lot of patience to reel in these monsters of fresh water. It took Jay between five to 10 minutes to reel in and I offered only assistance making sure he had his tools and took photos for him.
I was very impressed to see how he handled the fish and made sure the fish was fully capable of swimming under its own power.
Catch and release only is allowed for these fish. You can apply to SRD to become a volunteer angler and will give some tools and training on how to catch Sturgeon. Contact SRD of Alberta for more details. Stay tuned for Jay's Wabamun pike that are monsters.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
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Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
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Today's Veggie: Beet Greens
Beet greens can also be used to make 'cabbage rolls’, a little darker coloured than regular cabbage rolls, but have a super flavour.
See how here.
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Bloody good Olympic opening ceremony - Edmonton Sun
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hot coffee and spend 10 minutes to start your day with St. Albert's only daily news site.
Not from St. Albert? Not to worry, there's plenty for you too.
A great way to put a smile on your face before you begin your day.
Have an opinion, gripe or grin to share? Use our Live Chat feature below to share it with other readers. Try our frequent recipes. Give our puzzles a whirl or a game of hangman. Check out our outstanding linked photos. Got a story or photo to share? Want to wish someone happy birthday or anniversary? We love your stuff from any location. Go ahead, send it in. We dare you!
Best of all, it's all free thanks to our advertisers. Enjoy and please, tell your friends. And be sure to check back often each day as the site can be updated as events occur. Follow @mybirdietweets
Fishing Alberta With Paul C.
This week, I thought I would share a Sturgeon fishing adventure from last weekend. Jay is another fishaholic who enjoys fishing the mighty North Sakatchewan rive in and around Edmonton.
The river offers some excellent fishing for Walleye, Goldeye, Sauger, Pike and of course, Sturgeon. They can be caught up to 100 pounds. They are quite rare and are on the endangered species list and only spawn every seven years.
Their fish eggs make really good caviar. Jay is a volunteer angler and catches these fish, checks them for an electronic tracking device and tag. If there is no tag he will measure the fish then attach the tag. SRD collects the data to monitor their movements and general health.
As the photos show, the fish is handled in a safe manner. The cradle helps keep the fish in the water breathing while taking measurements. The length is 42 inches and the girth is 14.5 inches. The top of the fish has very sharp scales and should not be touched with the bare hands.
The equipment needed to catch them is heavy fishing gear; 30 pound test braided line, cradle that is 36 to 48 inches long, pliers to remove the barbless hooks. It takes a lot of patience to reel in these monsters of fresh water. It took Jay between five to 10 minutes to reel in and I offered only assistance making sure he had his tools and took photos for him.
I was very impressed to see how he handled the fish and made sure the fish was fully capable of swimming under its own power.
Catch and release only is allowed for these fish. You can apply to SRD to become a volunteer angler and will give some tools and training on how to catch Sturgeon. Contact SRD of Alberta for more details. Stay tuned for Jay's Wabamun pike that are monsters.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Paul C.
Wee-Hours Custom Tackle
Ultra Lite Fishing Tackle Company
The Gardener's Helper
A new gardening tip feature by a local gardener to help you understand what is grown locally and how you can use it.
Today's Veggie: Beet Greens
Beet greens can also be used to make 'cabbage rolls’, a little darker coloured than regular cabbage rolls, but have a super flavour.
See how here.
__________________________________________________________________
BBC News Feed:
Welcome To St. Albert's Place Live Chat
Links To Other Stories In The News:
B.C. Premier boycotts national energy strategy - CBC
Is this restaurant haunted? You be the judge - CNN
British songs the heartbeat of opening ceremonies - CTV
Capital Ex: Thousands vote to rename fair - Edmonton Journal
Bloody good Olympic opening ceremony - Edmonton Sun
__________________________________________________________________
The Things That People Send Us
Truth in shelf placement . . .
This Guy
Is Good!
How To Chop An Onion
Chef Gordon Ramsey demonstrates the proper way to cut an onion with no waste.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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