Wanted to throw bigger streamers and knew it wouldn’t be a high volume day on the water. This was the last of three fish I caught that day. 19.5, 20.5 & 23 1/4. All three were my best until I caught the next one.
Was able to cross another BIG one off my bucket list this fall. Caught a massive sturgeon on the Snake River in Hells Canyon with a buddy. Took an hour and a half and my butt was kicked thoroughly! We got him in the boat in a bad place for the obligatory picture in the water together and did not want to tow him back across the river to a shallow spot. Marked the boat and measured when we got back home. Genuine 10 footer. One of the top experiences of my life. Fought as good as my 100#+ tarpon on the fly rod. Scenery and company were worth the trip alone.