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unofficial Pa.record burbot
 Alaska 24.12 lb Manitoba 22.8 lb Minnesota 19.6 lb Superior 18.2 lb Michigan 18.25 lb Ohio 17.33 Erie Pa. ????? The two burbot pictured above with the Kane hill Billy measured in at 39inch and 40inches and some change.I would tell you how much they weighed but a couple sport writers out there stated "Burbot just don't get that big." We figure that these sport writer fellas just don't know how to fish for the ones that "just don't get that big". Burbot can be caught on just about any rod and reel combination. If one would be so inclined to fish for BIG burbot he or she would have to up size a little. Not because burbot are ferocious fighters but its close to impossible to cast a medium rig with 4-6 oz. of lead and a 1/4 to 1/2 pound of bait on each hook without snapping your line on every cast. The eel pout hit the best when the current is ripping through the channel and heavy lead is required to hold a pound of spinning bait on the bottom. I keep one 9ft. dipsy rod out for burbot, rigged with good 18 lb. line a couple of #1 long shanked hooks and a six oz. pyramid sinker. Attach a good wire crappy rig to your line add snap swivels to your hooks then snap them on the bottom rig and pinch tight. Big cut bait or a half pound dead bait will spin in the current and spoil your rig, swivels are a must when fishing big bait.The use of glow sticks has become a resent option and has proved to be worth the added expense. For a fin ($5.00) you can pick up a five pack with all the little attachment for rod, line or bobber. Place the glow stick just below the loop of the snell of your hook.Smaller burbot can be caught on just about anything from worms to chicken gizzards, power bait to emerald shiners. Fresh cut shad or smelt are by far the best bait for big eel pout. Fish after dark. Did I mention the 24.12 lb Alaska caught burbot was 42inches and some change!  Caught South pier Erie Pa. By the Kane Hill Billy 41 1/2 inches.Why doesn't Pa. have a state record burbot?  These anglers are holding averaged sized burbot.Caught on a typical rig, 2 oz, flat sinker crappy rig with #4 hooks baited with emerald shiners.
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/06 18:21:08
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When were the pic's taken Andy?
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/06 21:52:03
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This past Sept. I saw some very similar in size in the Oswego River along the wall.
Congrats to the fisherman in the pictures. Those fish must have huge teeth, steel leaders a must! OTH
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/06 22:17:39
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do they actually eat them? how are they eaten?
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/06 22:22:33
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Those r some dam big burbot. If PA has st. record carp and cats, they should have a state record burbot. JMO.
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/06 22:37:40
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I heard they taste like lobster when cooked right
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 13:51:34
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Taz,
Your right they are very good eating
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 14:58:15
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That link that was posted on the other thread, had these listed as endangered species. Might want to verify the legality of keeping any. I'm pretty sure any fish in the cod family is going to taste pretty good. I wouldn't doubt that they are the tastiest fish in the lake. I love perch too. taken from bingsbaits post - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/wrcf/brbt.aspx
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 15:25:07
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i love idiots who post pics with endangered fish... edit... i love idiots...
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 15:42:04
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SO MANY FISH SO LITTLE TIME. WHY ARE ALL THE PLACES I HAVE YET 2 FISH SO FAR AWAY?
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 17:23:20
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LOL.....endangered????
Go to the north/south piers during a run and you'll see how endangered they are!
There are tons of them in Lake Erie and are legal to keep.
So before people start calling people idiots, educate yourself with the laws.......
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 17:24:39
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BTW...They taste horrible
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 17:34:50
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okay some say they taste like lobster some say they taste horrible which is it? lol
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 18:49:38
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 19:09:49
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Calm down Mikey, that's like sayin the spotted gar & softshelled turtle are endangered.  ACEDisplayMenu();
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 19:29:32
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Tastes like chicken 
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 21:42:12
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ORIGINAL: cp13
okay some say they taste like lobster some say they taste horrible which is it? lol
Catch one and try it....different people have very different tastes. I don't fish for them so I can't give an opinion on the taste
I have the right to remain silent.....I just don't have the ability
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/07 22:39:26
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Im thinking of trying after these creatures, this is my setup so far...
7 foot baitcasting rod with baitcasting reel spooled with 14 lb line with a 2oz pyramid sinker then a swivel then a crappie rig with size 2 hooks and cut bait (small bluegill and chubs?)
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/08 00:06:45
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ORIGINAL: mikeg
LOL.....endangered????
Go to the north/south piers during a run and you'll see how endangered they are!
There are tons of them in Lake Erie and are legal to keep.
So before people start calling people idiots, educate yourself with the laws.......
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/08 17:43:17
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Mike,
Every year when this subject comes up you start bashing those of us that actually like them. So do what your mother should have told you to do... If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.
CP,
I've never tried a baitcaster. I just use my perch stuff, 6.5' med action w/ 6lb magna thin. Makes for a fun fight when the fish outweighs your line by a factor of 2, hahaha. One thing to watch, get new hooks on your crappie rigs, those hooks they use suck. Make sure you have a selection of weights. 2oz up to 4-5oz. If you want to catch them stop over and see Andy, he knows his stuff, or drop me a line I've got a couple buddies that would go at the drop of a hat. Oh, one other thing. Make sure you have a good net with a 6-8' handle to heft them up with.
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2007/12/09 13:37:46
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When will the burbot come into the bay like to try for them.
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2011/12/08 19:42:26
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ORIGINAL: KJH807
i love idiots who post pics with endangered fish...
edit...
i love idiots...
LAKE ERIE AND TRIBUTARY STREAMS Burbot (when taken by scuba divers by use of non-mechanical spears or gigs at a depth of at least 60 feet) June 1 through Sept. 30 No minimum 5 Burbot (when taken by hook and line) Open year-round No minimum 5 who's the idiot now...just sayin'
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2011/12/08 20:21:08
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ORIGINAL: capcity_tim
Thread is 4 years old...who cares
Guess you do since you had to comment
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RE: unofficial Pa.record burbot
2011/12/08 21:47:39
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ORIGINAL: psu_fish
who's the idiot now...just sayin'
you?
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