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Title: Bait
Post by: labbybass on Dec 11, 2011, 02:18 PM

I want to try and catch some Burbot this year.  I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to use as far as lures and bait go. Any info would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Bait
Post by: Smelt Mph on Dec 12, 2011, 05:14 PM

For cusk, i usually use dead smelt (it helps if you squash the already dead smelt a little with your boot) and then let it sit on the bottom and wait...

Title: Re: Bait
Post by: jabers69 on Dec 12, 2011, 06:01 PM

If you can use livebait  the bigger the minnow the bigger the bubot . I try to use my big minnows I catch , 5 to 6 inch ones work real well . Put them on and put them right on the bottom .

Title: Re: Bait
Post by: labbybass on Dec 13, 2011, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the info. Does anyone jig for them or is dead bait on the bottom the ticket?

Title: Re: Bait
Post by: fishermanjake on Dec 21, 2011, 01:23 AM

Large glow in the dark soft plastics on big jig heads work very well.  Especially if you tip them with fresh dead bait.

Title: Re: Bait
Post by: Bareback Jack on Dec 21, 2011, 02:56 PM

Sucker meat,or perch ribcages after getting filets(if leagle in your area).Fished close to bottom or just on bottom.
BBJ

Title: Re: Bait
Post by: Water Wolf on Dec 30, 2011, 05:16 PM

Hi labbybass,
Burbot can be caught on most baits that you will use for walleye, pike or perch.
I have had them hit on fresh frozen smelts, shiner minnows, squid and soft plastic single, double tail or swimbaits tipped with some scent, or scented them selves.
Fish close to or on the bottom and you should do OK as long as your in the right area at the right time of year.

WW

Title: Re: Bait
Post by: slipperybob on Feb 18, 2012, 03:06 AM

I typically catch them on fathead minnows while jigging for crappies or walleyes.