Hey Guys,
This is a long shot but I'm looking for a little direction here. I'm a college student and rather than head south and get ripped on a beach for spring break, my buddy and I were thinking of heading north to Otsego Lake for some sturgeon fishing. We have a shanty and a chainsaw to cut a hole big enough. I'm thinking of picking up some really stout rods and using my pike baitcasting reels. For line I was thinking of going with 14lb. mono or maybe a 25lb. braid with a barrel swivel and a 8, 10, or 12lb. fluorocarbon leader. I'm a little unsure about hook size and weight. Maybe a slip sinker? I'm also lost on what to use as bait.
I know there are shantys that you can rent and guides up there but I'm more of a do-it-yourself 'er. Hoping you guys can give me a little direction of tackle and bait. I already have a lake map and know that I need to obtain a tag prior to fishing. I'm not looking to keep any fish, just a good fight and a good picture, maybe a cool home movie.
I'm also hoping someone can help me out with depth. Like I said I have a lake map already and I see there are several holes throughout the lake. I also have a quad so I can traverse the lake quite easily. If anyone could provide me with a little direction it would be appreciated. I'm not looking for your hot-spot but if you'd like to share info through a PM, thats fine too.
Thanks Guys and Tight Lines
