I've never actually fished for these brutes myself. I'm kind of a wimp; I tend to shy away from fish that take a telephone pole sized rod, clothesline, and an hour of back-breaking labor to land. I have some buddies that are into them and fish for them often. Main bait of choice seems to be sandshrimps. Two or three on a big hook. If you hit nothing but bullheads (sculpin), move.

There is a sturgeon clinic being put on by Wade Erickson (Fish On Guide Services/Sturgeon Expert) at Hook, Line, & Sinker in Arlington on April 1, 7-9 P.M. Might be a good idea to go. Tackle reps with free samples will also be there.