Hooked my biggest sturgeon to date yesterday on the Snake...63 inches. Yes, I boated it for the simple reason I couldn't figure out how to measure it in the water. I tried, and knew it was close, but just could not be sure. I have been told it's not good to boat oversize sturgeon, especially since with no bones it is probably hard on their organs, etc., but I'd really like some input on how to measure a borderline sturgeon without having to put the poor fellow in the boat.