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Title: World Record.
Post by: icechip on Dec 19, 2004, 02:08 PM: Hello all you fellow fishers. I'm planning on going for the world record for burbot. I heard the biggest was in Alaska at 24 plus lbs. I think I can come close to beating that. Not a sought after fish compared to others. Does anyone know what I have to do with the fish after I catch it? Where do I have to submit it too? Can I freeze it? Thanks.

Seems like a great site. I've been doing some browsing.
Title: Re: World Record.
Post by: TGF on Dec 20, 2004, 10:37 PM: Good luck in your Quest icechip.
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Post by: vancouvercanuck on Dec 21, 2004, 10:47 AM: I would assume that you take the fish to your local fish and wildlife office for confirmation.
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Post by: Bobberstop on Dec 21, 2004, 12:57 PM: Icechip,get it weighed on a certified scales,meat market ect.,and have 3 witnesses. Take pics of fish . contact your fish and wildlife agency. Thats all there is to it. Ron
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Post by: Whiskey on Jan 13, 2005, 11:42 PM: Icechip If you do catch the monster your looking for I would love to see some picks. I'm not so sure it's as easy as saying (I'm going to catch the world record for burbot)
Please, , Please, , Please, , prove me rong!
Whiskey
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Post by: icechip on Jan 15, 2005, 08:37 AM: I go to a lake where 15-20lb ling are common (my lips are sealed, very tight). No one fishes for them in this lake, so I feel I can come close to 24 lbs. I have saw old pics of an old friend in his younger day holding up some nice fat and long ling. I have caught 17 lb ling and these fish looked huge compared to the 17lber. I know it will be hard but they really are not that sought after. I think their true size potential has not been realized. I just think this lake will produce. Now if the weather co-operates I will be able to fish there. Maybe I'm dreaming, time will tell. If I catch, I will try and post.
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Post by: Whiskey on Jan 18, 2005, 02:46 PM: I Have not seen any that big yet. I hope some double digit monsters this year. The burbot in these picks, , , is 10lbs even. (New digital fish scale)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/kumpula/Dsc00795.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/kumpula/Dsc00799.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/kumpula/752d0722.jpg)[/img]
Whiskey
Title: Re: World Record.
Post by: icechip on Jan 19, 2005, 11:57 PM: No offense whiskey but we throw back those little ones. Only keep 15lbs and bigger in the lake I fish. Usually come home with limit of 5 here in BC. I have fished that spot you are fishing, at least I think I have. I used to fish it before there were so many lots there. If I'm right I think your close to about lot 75. I don't want to mention the lake but its west of PG. I saw your pics also on BC site. Rumour has it that there was once a 33 lb burbot caught close to there in the late 70's. But you know how rumours double over time. Probably caught when you were cuddled up in your mommas arms or still in diapers.
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Post by: Whiskey on Jan 20, 2005, 06:08 PM: No offense taken.I actually didn't catch any fish this past weekend. My good friends wanted a picture of all of us together. The little guy I'm holding was the first one out of the hole and I think we were excited and pulled it up to fast, , , his stomach was popping out of his mouth. We normally through tham back until they reach a worthy size. I didn't want to hold the little guy because of the comments I'll receive, , , , I've got thick skin so bring them on :-\ :-\
Whiskey
Title: Re: World Record.
Post by: icechip on Jan 20, 2005, 09:12 PM: Yeah they sure don't like the vertical rises do they. You may as well keep him. Make some little fillets. They say the little ones taste better.
Remember these words of wisedom....
Don't get too excited when pulling things out of your hole :woot: :woot: :woot:
You said it, I didn't. Good luck this year.
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Post by: Germ on Jan 24, 2005, 09:17 AM: Well.........You guys would Just be all over me then.....If i catch a Ling over 1 pound shes a keeper lol........I love the meat:> ANd THe lake i FIsh in doesnt usualy exceed Ling size of 3 pounds:> SO anything over a pound is all good.......I have eaten A 6 pound and also found the 2-3 pound to taste better.? Maybe differnt lake differnt taste...ANyhow......It s all about WHere you live and the size the fish grows in the lake to keeping it i guess:> If i caught a Ling over 10 pounds......Well after i cleaned my pants id probably Take a Pic or 15 then release him back as he would be tuff meat im sure:> LOL just kidding guys hed be in my belly before long.....I live in ontario and i havent even seen a real one over 6-7 pounds:> ANyhoot tight lines Bye!
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Post by: TGF on Jan 24, 2005, 10:41 PM: Mr Germ. You are finally coming out of your Ontario cubby hole. Nice to hear from you again. Welcome back. Stick around and you may get to see what a real burbot looks like. I'm with ya on the smaller ones tasteing better. I like the 5-7lbers for eating when compared to the 10 plus lbers. Around here the 1-4lbers are babys. I have ate some that size and find little difference in the 5-7lb range. The 10 lbers do start to get a little tougher.
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Post by: fishuhalik on Feb 08, 2005, 02:55 AM: Man, I tell ya what guys, I just caught a beauty of a 'pout. Out crappie fishing, got a hit, set the hook, and man, I was in for a fight. After a little fight, I got her outta the hole, and man, was she a beaut! I don't have a digital, so I figured I'd just show ya how big it was on this post.

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No joking, it was 5 1/2 inches. 'Bout as skinny as what's on the screen, too. Smallest 'pout I've ever seen. I thought I hooked a weed or something.
Title: Re: World Record.
Post by: Jbarker on Feb 08, 2005, 01:17 PM: hey Germ if you ever want to head my way (Pembroke/Petawawa) I can hook you up with some bigger ling. On saturday I got 11 in 2 hours smallest was 19 inches and the biggest was this 26 incher (which was not allowed in the tourney because my card was distorted from a previous fish).

(https://www.sharemation.com/jbarker/Holding%2026%20inch%20ling?uniq=-buu5x5)

Lost a few bigger ones as well. We also got 15 walleye around 16 inches ( too small to keep because of slot) and on 19 3/4 that was a keeper. Let me know
Title: Re: World Record.
Post by: TGF on Feb 09, 2005, 09:23 AM: Quote from: fishuhalik on Feb 08, 2005, 02:55 AM
Man, I tell ya what guys, I just caught a beauty of a 'pout. Out crappie fishing, got a hit, set the hook, and man, I was in for a fight. After a little fight, I got her outta the hole, and man, was she a beaut! I don't have a digital, so I figured I'd just show ya how big it was on this post.

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No joking, it was 5 1/2 inches. 'Bout as skinny as what's on the screen, too. Smallest 'pout I've ever seen. I thought I hooked a weed or something.
Mr Germ would eat it I'm sure.
Heh swampthing: You will have to catch in the 36inch range to win anything in that category ;)2.
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Post by: Mackinaw on Feb 09, 2005, 04:34 PM: Hey Germ, are you sure that thing wasn't a Goby? They supposedly invaded Simcoe. I talked to a guy that lives on Willow and he was telling me he saw some in shallow water, but could catch one to positively ID it. I really hope these Goby's don't become established.
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Post by: Jbarker on Feb 09, 2005, 05:00 PM: I figured that terry but can't post what i haven't caught yet. lol Maybe this weekend.
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Post by: TGF on Feb 09, 2005, 11:30 PM: Good luck.
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Post by: Master Angler on Dec 14, 2005, 08:53 AM: Heres the world record.

http://www.flinflon.net/flinflon/fffes/world_record.html (http://www.flinflon.net/flinflon/fffes/world_record.html)
Title: Re: World Record.
Post by: fishuhalik on Dec 14, 2005, 09:04 AM: Quote from: MasterAngler on Dec 14, 2005, 08:53 AM
Heres the world record.

http://www.flinflon.net/flinflon/fffes/world_record.html (http://www.flinflon.net/flinflon/fffes/world_record.html)
Man, that burbot is huge. Even though I'm not a huge fan of the critters, that'd be a blast to catch!!
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Post by: grumpymoe on Dec 14, 2005, 09:52 AM: Quote from: fishuhalik on Dec 14, 2005, 09:04 AM
Man, that burbot is huge. Even though I'm not a huge fan of the critters, that'd be a blast to catch!!
...all you'd have to do is eat your first burbot.....then there would be no stopping you....Grump
Title: Re: World Record.
Post by: TGF on Dec 14, 2005, 11:26 AM: What the heck is the difference between Alaskan State Record and Flinflon world record burbot? (Other than 2 lbs 4 oz)
Was Flinflon a record caught on rod and reel and Alaska not? Is Alaska part of the world? Or is it a different classification? Just curious.
http://www.alaska.com/activities/fish/species/story/4850644p-4787334c.html (http://www.alaska.com/activities/fish/species/story/4850644p-4787334c.html)
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Post by: fishuhalik on Dec 14, 2005, 11:47 AM: Huh. That's weird
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Post by: Master Angler on Dec 14, 2005, 01:23 PM: Interesting, don't know why that one isn't recognized as the world record. There was probably some sort of legalities behind it and could only be recognized as a state record.
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Post by: fishermanjake on Dec 14, 2005, 02:54 PM: I think people just go flapping thier mouths that they caught a world record just because they have never seen bigger
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Post by: TGF on Dec 14, 2005, 03:28 PM: I think the burbot is such an under rated fish. I know the natives north of here talk of 48 inch burbot but have no interest in a world record, they just eat them. I think a world record could be attained with some work? Especially here in BC.
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Post by: Whiskey on Dec 14, 2005, 08:19 PM: those are some sweet pictures, , , , can't wait until I get tasty burbot.
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Post by: anglerbrian on Jan 02, 2006, 10:14 PM: We have some good ones in sask as well. Caught this little piggy today. Was around 26 or 27 inches wouldnt sit still for the picture. First ling of the ice season the big ones will be coming.

(http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/085437.JPG) (http://"http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=85437&c=500&z=1")

(http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/085434.JPG) (http://"http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=85434&c=500&z=1")
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Post by: Barleydog on Jan 03, 2006, 12:17 AM: What do those things eat Brian? Volkswagons? :D
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Post by: TGF on Jan 03, 2006, 08:08 AM: Definately looks like a prarie burbot. Short and fat.
Not like western (BC or Alaskan) burbot Long and lean :woot:
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Post by: grumpymoe on Jan 03, 2006, 08:48 AM: Quote from: Terrygonefishing on Jan 03, 2006, 08:08 AM
Definately looks like a prarie burbot. Short and fat.
Not like western (BC or Alaskan) burbot Long and lean :woot:
...gonna have a chat with Lonewolf for next year.....split burbot category...one for skinny long ones....and a fatty category...lmao....Gru mp
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Post by: Whiskey on Jan 03, 2006, 11:20 AM: That Burbot looks like Pitbells dog, NICE and plump in the belly!
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Post by: moosebreath on Mar 18, 2006, 10:21 PM: I Wouldn't "POUT" about that fish! :o ::) :tipup:
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Post by: Logan on Jan 02, 2007, 07:06 AM: Quote from: TGF on Jan 03, 2006, 08:08 AM
Definately looks like a prarie burbot. Short and fat.
Not like western (BC or Alaskan) burbot Long and lean :woot:

Ahem this Alberta badboy was 37" long and 9.5lbs.....
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n263/logan_lundy/LingGull2.jpg)
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Post by: TGF on Jan 02, 2007, 12:34 PM: Nice one Logan :thumbsup:
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Post by: Logan22 on Jan 02, 2007, 08:20 PM: Nice ling! 8)
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Post by: POk3s on Jan 07, 2007, 05:58 PM: that is a good one
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Post by: fish-slayer on Jan 08, 2007, 12:40 AM: Nice colors 37inch is a nice fish anywhere good job. :o :o
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Post by: BillP on Jan 09, 2007, 05:19 PM: nasty lookin things
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Post by: hunters08 on Feb 04, 2007, 10:19 PM: i would love to get some of them trough the ice anywhere in new york i could go catch one??????? :tipup:
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Post by: edp13 on Feb 19, 2007, 04:28 PM: i don't know we catch them in a lot of lakes in Maine. i wouldn't be surprised if champlain had them or some of the Adirondack lakes
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Post by: percheyes42 on Feb 21, 2007, 07:44 PM: Quote from: hunters08 on Feb 04, 2007, 10:19 PM
i would love to get some of them trough the ice anywhere in new york i could go catch one??????? :tipup:
They have them in Oneida Lake. I seen a couple caught today and my brother got one yesterday out from Constantia. A lot of the people here throw them on the ice for the seagulls. These people aren't very bright. I rank them right up with walleye for eats. If I see someone throw one on the ice, I go snag it up. There are some nice sized ones too.
Title: Re: World Record.
Post by: Ise De By on Dec 27, 2009, 03:22 AM: Quote from: icechip on Jan 19, 2005, 11:57 PM
No offense whiskey but we throw back those little ones. Only keep 15lbs and bigger in the lake I fish. Usually come home with limit of 5 here in BC. I have fished that spot you are fishing, at least I think I have. I used to fish it before there were so many lots there. If I'm right I think your close to about lot 75. I don't want to mention the lake but its west of PG. I saw your pics also on BC site. Rumour has it that there was once a 33 lb burbot caught close to there in the late 70's. But you know how rumours double over time. Probably caught when you were cuddled up in your mommas arms or still in diapers.

Summerset estates....... I am good eh?
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Post by: Ise De By on Dec 27, 2009, 03:25 AM: Quote from: Jbarker on Feb 08, 2005, 01:17 PM
hey Germ if you ever want to head my way (Pembroke/Petawawa) I can hook you up with some bigger ling. On saturday I got 11 in 2 hours smallest was 19 inches and the biggest was this 26 incher (which was not allowed in the tourney because my card was distorted from a previous fish).

(https://www.sharemation.com/jbarker/Holding%2026%20inch%20ling?uniq=-buu5x5)

Lost a few bigger ones as well. We also got 15 walleye around 16 inches ( too small to keep because of slot) and on 19 3/4 that was a keeper. Let me know

i caught them out near eganville, in Lake Clear