2/10/13 Battle Burbot

Well, it's that time of year again. The 34th annual International Eelpout Festival in Walker is coming up quick. Where beer-bellied bumpkins battle for biggest Burbot. These fish thrive in the deep clear waters of walker bay. I like 20-40 foot deep humps or flats that break quickly into deep water. Fishing can be slow during the day, 6:00-9:00 pm is prime time for 'pout. A rattle spoon or minnow under cork will produce as good as anything. While most attendees won't actually fish, they may be missing out on one of our most under-rated sportfish. Good luck!

 

One such beer bellied bumpkin...

See, those fish aren't that ugly.

 

 

Cheers and hooksets!