Author Topic: Walker 'Pout Festival (Read 2133 times)

SpoonieLuv · « **on:** Jan 12, 2011, 09:35 AM »

Who's going to the pout fest this year? Heard it's a good time, let's hear some comments from some of you that have been there in the past.

Jberg440 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 12, 2011, 11:24 AM »

I dont think my liver can take another poutfest. We usually just show up for the parties. It is definatly something to expereince if you havent before. Think of mardigras...but on ice!

thorson · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 02:05 PM »

I'm going with a couple buds from N platte. It has been 16 years since I've been on the ice in Walker but tho details remain sketchy

I think I had a great time when there last!!!

corny13 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 07:58 PM »

I go every year.. but this year might be a bust... my First grandchild is due that weekend! Aways a lot of fun...and yes I do fish hard looking for the Trophy Pout. The good news is there is a new MicroBrewery Leech Lake Brewery in Walker making a special beer just for the Festival... "Burbot Brown".....Winner of the Pout Festival gets the coolest trophy ever... it grows each year in height. I even know where I put it

if I win it!

Here is pic of the winner from a couple of years ago with her Pout and Trophy!

MnRebel69 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 14, 2011, 09:54 AM »

never gone always wanted to what weekend is it this yr

corny13 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 14, 2011, 09:50 PM »

Its Feb 18-20th, 2011. Here is link to the official site.
http://www.eelpoutfestival.com/

Hard Ice · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 21, 2011, 12:59 PM »

I'll be there all day on saturday..

thorson · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 22, 2011, 09:04 AM »

I'm coming up from Nebraska to enjoy the festivities. Can't wait!

burbotking · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 03, 2011, 05:40 AM »

It is a party after party accross the lake. Pretty friendly atmosphere. Alot of gals bartering for beads up there lately.

on_point · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 01:44 PM »

Just mapquested it is a 16 hour drive for me. But damn I looked at the photos and it looks like a hell of a lot of fun. From what I can gather about Eelpout fest it looks like NASCAR on ice if any of you all have camped out at a race or two. Whats the nearest airport I might have to cash in some skymiles

Hard Ice · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 04, 2011, 10:55 PM »

Bemidji is the closest major airport. Theres also one at Brainerd..

jasond37 · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 05, 2011, 11:36 PM »

Might be tough to get out on the lake this year with all the snowfall and slush everywhere. Hate to be a downer but check the forecast and conditions, it could change if they get some warmer weather soon. I heard rumors that travel is limited to snowmobiles on most parts...just a heads up I guess. I've always wanted to make it up too but work seems to get in the way! I've been to a NASCAR race, and from the pictures of the festival it looks pretty darn close!!!

Hard Ice · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 06, 2011, 07:29 PM »

Jasonnd37 is correct .. I was up there yesterday pre fishing and it was very hard getting around without a sled and wheelers are use less this year ... Not to sure just yet if im going back up for the fest or not.. Theres also an airport just north of walker for small planes . If you had your own plane just add skies and land on the lake.

fishwiz4 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 09, 2011, 10:24 AM »

Its official. No vehicle traffic on the lake from friday morning through sunday. Only atvs and snowmobiles. Im sure the party will be alittle different and possibly smaller, but the interesting conditions will make for better stories. after all...that's what eelpout is all about

A true pouter won't let a little snow stop his/her party!

kingling · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 13, 2011, 11:12 AM »

are ellpout the same thing as what we call ling in montana

Hard Ice · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 13, 2011, 07:54 PM »

k.l... Yes they are the same. Other knowen as poor mans loster or fresh water cod .

kingling · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 14, 2011, 05:50 PM »

you guys eat them dont you? a guy i worked with told me that everyone catches them and kills them and throws them away

slipperybob · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 15, 2011, 12:40 PM »

It's against MN laws to just kill a fish and throw it away on the ice.

thorson · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 15, 2011, 04:32 PM »

CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW THE GETTING AROUND THE LAKE HAS BEEN? I AM COMING UP ON THURSDAY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE 4X4 PICKUP OR AN ATV ARE NEEDED. THANKS IN ADVANCE TO ALL WHO WILL RESPOND!!!

Hard Ice · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 15, 2011, 11:04 PM »

Bring the 4x4 pickup and a shovel !

lhprop1 · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 16, 2011, 03:09 PM »

Quote from: Hard Ice on Feb 13, 2011, 07:54 PM

Other knowen as poor mans loster or fresh water cod .

Aren't the ones in the ocean called "salt water eelpout"?

Hard Ice · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 16, 2011, 07:46 PM »

No idea.

slipperybob · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 16, 2011, 08:19 PM »

I only know of the salt water cousin being called cod.

mlindner9999 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 06, 2011, 11:40 PM »

Anyone have any recommendations on Ice House Sleeper rentals? Have about 6 guys wanting to come to MN for ice fishing and the festival!

Thanks!

corny13 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 12, 2011, 10:12 PM »

Here is a list of rentals on Leech....http://www.leech-lake.com/thingstodo/winter/icefishing.htm

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Author Topic: Walker 'Pout Festival (Read 2133 times)