11-03-2008, 07:06 AM
The burbot catching is best in the late evening or night, so it would be best if folks come prepared to stay on the ice for a while. How long you stay will be up to you but on my last two trips we stayed until 10 and 11pm. The place that I want to have this event will not require ATV's or snowmobiles, you will be able to walk less than 100 yds or no more than 1/2 mile and you can drive right down to the ice. This event is for BFT members and their families, but other folks are welcome. Only BFT member will qualify for the give aways . Yes burbot are great eating, similar to cod but not as good as walleye. Fishley recently caught some that were 36 inches long but I would say they average 20 to 22 inches depending on the area. They can be fun to catch when you get into them but they are very slimy.
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