Ottawa River Monster!
> FYI: This sturgeon is still alive, just worn out from the fight. They
> turned him loose after the photo.
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> This Sturgeon was caught on the Ottawa River just below hull (a short
> distance south of gatineau , QC) two weeks ago. It weighed out at over
> 1,000 lbs and measured out at 11'1". It was 56" around the girth and took
> over 6 and a half hours, and 4 dozen beers, for the 4 guys taking turns at
> the reeling it in.
> Any Sturgeon OVER about five feet has to be released unharmed and cannot be
> removed from the water. They are brood / breeding stock and probably older
> than most of us.
I think I should change my LOU name to Sturgeon Hunter!