Post by: Parasite on December 07, 2021, 04:21:11 PM
Post by: Jake Dogfish on December 07, 2021, 04:27:44 PM
Their is plenty of them in kachess and keechelus if someone was brave enough to fish them in winter.
Post by: Parasite on December 07, 2021, 04:30:49 PM
It should be good now.
Their is plenty of them in kachess and keechelus if someone was brave enough to fish them in winter.
Never fished those bodies of water so what do you mean by brave enough?
Post by: Jake Dogfish on December 07, 2021, 04:39:46 PM
Used to catch a lot of burbot in the summer back when set lines were allowed.
Post by: CP on December 07, 2021, 04:45:02 PM
It should be good now.
Their is plenty of them in kachess and keechelus if someone was brave enough to fish them in winter.
Never fished those bodies of water so what do you mean by brave enough?
You won't be able to launch at either of these lakes until early summer.
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 07, 2021, 05:50:44 PM
Post by: Seabass on December 07, 2021, 06:59:49 PM
Post by: jakeweb on December 07, 2021, 07:16:25 PM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on December 07, 2021, 07:16:59 PM
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on January 13, 2022, 11:33:26 PM
Post by: rasbo on January 14, 2022, 04:22:14 AM
Post by: lokidog on January 14, 2022, 07:02:29 AM
Post by: C-Money on January 14, 2022, 07:17:01 AM
Post by: CP on January 14, 2022, 07:18:39 AM
Never caught a burbot, do they taste as good as the legends declare?
No. I'd rather have a Walleye.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 14, 2022, 07:27:22 AM
Post by: Machias on January 14, 2022, 08:32:57 AM
Post by: pickardjw on January 14, 2022, 08:37:42 AM
I had lakers and burbot on my "first ever" list last year and failed. Hoping to put a better effort at it this year before it warms up too much.
Post by: Parasite on January 14, 2022, 09:04:03 AM
Yep, just search "burbot washington" on youtube and several videos come up. I know because I've watched them all :chuckle:
I had lakers and burbot on my "first ever" list last year and failed. Hoping to put a better effort at it this year before it warms up too much.
I think I might go after burbot on March 5th. Just need to pick a lake and find someone to tag along with me. I think I've got everything else.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 14, 2022, 09:10:12 AM
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on January 14, 2022, 09:27:16 AM
Post by: Fletch on January 14, 2022, 10:52:05 AM
They are some tasty eating.
Post by: Parasite on January 14, 2022, 10:54:30 AM
Stupid :yike:
We need a "special fourm" for you and cryder
Post by: NRA4LIFE on January 14, 2022, 11:02:24 AM
Post by: Parasite on January 14, 2022, 11:54:26 AM
Anybody ever heard them called "lawyers"? That's what my grandpa called them when we caught them on Lake Winnebago in WI while walleye/sauger fishing through the ice. He'd chop them up with the ice axe, we never ate one. I'm pretty sure they were burbot.
Yep ... lawyers ... eelpout ... lota lota ... burbot ... all the same fish.
Post by: MtnMuley on January 14, 2022, 01:26:22 PM
Years ago, when setlines were legal, we fished Palmer. Put out setlines and also use heavy jigs that made noise. Good times. Palmer held the state record at one time.
I ran many set lines on Palmer back in the day and much of the time drove my truck out to set em. Now days if you can even get ice up there (been several years since good ice), catching a single burbot should produce an award. Night jigging the best burbots spots up there with basically no success is all I see and hear about these days.
Post by: pickardjw on January 14, 2022, 01:58:29 PM
Post by: deerhuntr4885 on January 14, 2022, 03:52:39 PM
Yep, just search "burbot washington" on youtube and several videos come up. I know because I've watched them all :chuckle:
I had lakers and burbot on my "first ever" list last year and failed. Hoping to put a better effort at it this year before it warms up too much.
I think I might go after burbot on March 5th. Just need to pick a lake and find someone to tag along with me. I think I've got everything else.
I’m your Huckleberry! I would like to try this fish as well. Just started fishing again and do not have boat (yet). If you need a fishing partner let me know. I just retired and have a lot of time on my hands.
Post by: metlhead on January 14, 2022, 08:33:56 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on January 14, 2022, 08:49:11 PM
When does the burbot fishing get going good this time of year? I want to take my boat out for them and this will be my first time targeting them. Haven't decided what lake yet, but will probably be the closest one I can find. Any bait to use in particular? I plan on jigging.Yep, some of the rivers and lakes in N ID and NW MT have freshwater ling (fun to catch, delectable to eat) but if you really want to get down on some pig ling, check out kootenai lake just above the border.
Post by: Ridgeratt on January 15, 2022, 01:59:04 PM
Post by: Machias on January 15, 2022, 06:13:45 PM
I put nav lights on my boat a few months back specifically so I can night jig for burbot come spring. Any tips on that? I assume glow heads / plastics and cut bait?
Specifically made for burbot fishing.
https://www.bignastytackle.com/
Post by: rasbo on January 18, 2022, 04:18:01 PM
Post by: Parasite on February 09, 2022, 08:57:16 AM
Is it hard to find nightcrawlers this time of year? Or should I find another bait to use?
Any other good tips for this lake?
Post by: metlhead on February 09, 2022, 06:36:08 PM
Post by: Parasite on February 09, 2022, 06:38:20 PM
Flashlight after a good rain. Any lawn will do.
Isn't it a little early in the year for that method?
Post by: Ridgeratt on February 09, 2022, 07:20:42 PM
Flashlight after a good rain. Any lawn will do.
Isn't it a little early in the year for that method?
With the ground cover they are called "Snow Snakes" :chuckle:
Well I think I am going to hit Banks Lake March 6th or 7th. Back-up will be the Spokane arm of Roosevelt Lake.
Is it hard to find nightcrawlers this time of year? Or should I find another bait to use?
Any other good tips for this lake?
You can find them at North 40 or Walmart.
Post by: KFhunter on February 09, 2022, 07:46:54 PM