Great content & video. I plan to go after these during late ice this year. Used to catch them while late season perch fishing. Always on a tip up w/ a #6 hook and a fathead. Will try jogging this year as well. Tight lines.
I'll always remember my first burbot, craziest fish I ever saw at the time, good fight and even slimier and harder to hold than a big trout. They are good to eat as well, at least winter time.
You should come out to Michigan and we'll put you on some pretty decent size walleye. unfortunately our ice season was about 3 weeks this year so you will have to bring your boat.
When I was 15 years old which was 18 years ago I went fishing with my friend and his dad for walleye (we were in Lake of the Woods). That day I caught a first for me, an albino burbot, it was so cool. It got better from there though, I hooked into a giant, I got it up and on the ice we hooked it to a scale and it tipped 25lbs.Not even considering it could be a record fish at the time I filleted it and the albino and ate them. Then a few years later a Canadian guy caught a 24lb burbot that became the all tackle world record and Bemidji man caught a 19.7lb LOW burbot for the MN state record. I've caught the world record Burbot and never knew it until years later...talk about disapointing
+Exo Rush If they told the world what lake....it wouldn't be a good lake for very long. Learn the techniques and punch holes...you'll find a good spot eventually.
+Exo Rush They usually do mention what lake they are on. But I'm sure the kid that's fishing with him, who fishes the lake often, probably requested that they don't say anything so that he doesn't lose his honey hole.
Have you guy's thought of taking fish towels and wiping your hands on those instead of your pants? I bet when you jump in your truck and hit the heater after about 15 minutes your heads hanging out the wind for fresh air.
Great content & video. I plan to go after these during late ice this year. Used to catch them while late season perch fishing. Always on a tip up w/ a #6 hook and a fathead. Will try jogging this year as well. Tight lines.
The belly meat is the best part of the fish.
Great show James I caught my first Eelpout this past Feb. on Winnibigoshish. Had a blast fishing Winnie and will be back next Feb.
Love these weekly videos. Can't wait for some spring crappie and early season walleye!!👍
I'll always remember my first burbot, craziest fish I ever saw at the time, good fight and even slimier and harder to hold than a big trout. They are good to eat as well, at least winter time.
You should come out to Michigan and we'll put you on some pretty decent size walleye. unfortunately our ice season was about 3 weeks this year so you will have to bring your boat.
I love this show!
editing was on point!
I love catching burbot they put up a big fight!
Where are these fish in spring and summer?
We've caught a few on walleye opener in MN but once the water starts to warm at all they headed for deep water. We've never caught any in the summer.
Northern lights behind Mr. Holst? At 9:13.
What is the name of that okuma baitrunner reel you guys use?
+Joey Tier Okuma Avenger BF
+cantstopsk8n Great reel!
When I was 15 years old which was 18 years ago I went fishing with my friend and his dad for walleye (we were in Lake of the Woods). That day I caught a first for me, an albino burbot, it was so cool. It got better from there though, I hooked into a giant, I got it up and on the ice we hooked it to a scale and it tipped 25lbs.Not even considering it could be a record fish at the time I filleted it and the albino and ate them. Then a few years later a Canadian guy caught a 24lb burbot that became the all tackle world record and Bemidji man caught a 19.7lb LOW burbot for the MN state record. I've caught the world record Burbot and never knew it until years later...talk about disapointing
That really sucks, but congrats on catching those
+TJ Huerd Adam Konrad caught that canadian burbot, nice fish though!
yep, friend of mine caught it
go to mission lake mt on the Blackfeet rez i seen a picture this last ice fishing season of one that was 3'1"
great episode!! catfish next!!!!
nice to see someone other than james catching all the fish, lol
Chad's the Burbot whisperer...cool!
poor mans lobster! NOT! cheap mans lobster kinda like squeaky tire gets the greese not!
What length Commander(orange wraps) was Chad using? In the market for one.
Awesome video what size line and jig head are you guys using?
anyone know a good lake for burbot around brainerd area
He said they're in North Central MN but do they ever say the lake? I'm guessing leech or winni.
TotalBogie gull
what depth were you guys fishing in?
You guys should tell us how that eelpout tasted! looks like it would be similar to catfish!
what lake. ?can u please reply James or someone from the in-depth outdoors pro staff. thank you.
+Exo Rush If they told the world what lake....it wouldn't be a good lake for very long. Learn the techniques and punch holes...you'll find a good spot eventually.
+Exo Rush They usually do mention what lake they are on. But I'm sure the kid that's fishing with him, who fishes the lake often, probably requested that they don't say anything so that he doesn't lose his honey hole.
Pretty late reply but this was definitely gull lake Minnesota
I have always wanted to fish this species i live in Wisconsin my whole life never caught one. I dont live by michigan or winabago either though.
It's funny because I have fished that spot 😏
James did you forget the lx9 at at home or just trying out the I series lol
never heard of anyone eating them. aren't they the same thing as dog fish?
green toes no, they're not related to the dogfish. They're good friend or boiled and served with butter like lobster.
In WA State, nicknamed freshwater lingcod.
Have you guy's thought of taking fish towels and wiping your hands on those instead of your pants? I bet when you jump in your truck and hit the heater after about 15 minutes your heads hanging out the wind for fresh air.
it might just be me but I don't know how they can handle a fish without wiping their hands off.