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The 3-Day Survival: Why Sturgeon Are the Toughe...

Ask Yves Bisson why he’s devoted his life to this one species and he’ll tell you it’s because white sturgeon are the ultimate survivors. These fish haven’t changed much since...

The 3-Day Survival: Why Sturgeon Are the Toughe...

Ask Yves Bisson why he’s devoted his life to this one species and he’ll tell you it’s because white sturgeon are the ultimate survivors. These fish haven’t changed much since...

Mobile Warfare: Why the Anchor Is Your Worst Enemy

On the Fraser River, hooking into a true giant sturgeon is only half the battle – the other half is what you do next. Many anglers’ instinct is to stay...

Mobile Warfare: Why the Anchor Is Your Worst Enemy

On the Fraser River, hooking into a true giant sturgeon is only half the battle – the other half is what you do next. Many anglers’ instinct is to stay...

“The Big or Small Take”: Master the Art of the ...

When people imagine a monster sturgeon bite, they often picture a rod nearly ripped out of the holder and a reel screaming in agony. The reality, as Yves Bisson often...

“The Big or Small Take”: Master the Art of the ...

When people imagine a monster sturgeon bite, they often picture a rod nearly ripped out of the holder and a reel screaming in agony. The reality, as Yves Bisson often...

Less is more: The Physics of the Fight

One of the most common mistakes novice sturgeon anglers make is trying to muscle these giant fish into submission. Yves Bisson has seen it countless times: a strong, determined guest...

Less is more: The Physics of the Fight

One of the most common mistakes novice sturgeon anglers make is trying to muscle these giant fish into submission. Yves Bisson has seen it countless times: a strong, determined guest...

Why Giant Untagged Sturgeon Are the Holy Grail

Why Giant Untagged Sturgeon Are the Holy Grail

When veteran Fraser River fishing guide Yves Bisson waves a scanner over a giant white sturgeon and hears nothing but silence, he knows there's a chance it might be a...

Why Giant Untagged Sturgeon Are the Holy Grail

When veteran Fraser River fishing guide Yves Bisson waves a scanner over a giant white sturgeon and hears nothing but silence, he knows there's a chance it might be a...

From Nervous First-Timer to Proud Sturgeon Angl...

TL;DR: You don’t need experience, strength, or special gear to catch a sturgeon with me. In this post I explain how I coach complete beginners – kids, parents, grandparents –...

From Nervous First-Timer to Proud Sturgeon Angl...

TL;DR: You don’t need experience, strength, or special gear to catch a sturgeon with me. In this post I explain how I coach complete beginners – kids, parents, grandparents –...