The 3-day Sturgeon battle

Like Russian River silver salmon, steelhead, shad and sturgeon, the river’s once plentiful sturgeon population has also been decimated. The enormous pre-historic fish, which can have a lifespan longer than humans, may weigh over half a ton (450 kg) and attain a length of 18 ft (366 cm). The prized fish are famous for the enduring fights.

In this minutes and a half clip, Russell Chatham recalls a story about a 3-day battle with a behemoth sturgeon.

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