What is a Burbot?

A burbot, also known as a ling cod or eel pout, is a deep water fish indigenous to Red Lake. It is not the most attractive fish in the lake, but it sure is a good tasting one. The burbot looks like a cross between a catfish and an eel. It has long whiskers and no scales. However, it is loaded with tasty white meat that many people call "poor mans lobster". Boiled or fried it is delicious. And if you are lucky enough to consistently catch these fish, there is no limit to how many you can keep.

Another great week in the books.

Small groups, but big fun. Thanks to all of the groups (old and new) who made last week a fun one for me and my family. We truly enjoyed your company and the time spent in camp. Overall fishing should have been better, but what we lacked in trophy fishing, we made up for in entertainment with guests. Stories and laugher always trump fishing...well maybe not 50 inch pike or 30 inch walleyes...that might be an even draw.

I am still waiting on some more pics from the different groups, but here are a few to get us started...

A beautiful full rainbow over camp.

No, these following pictures have not been altered. The Kuncl crew bring big fun in a BIG package.

Sorry Jeremiah, with the parents you have,
I don't think you have any chance of matching these boys.

To quote the boys..."this one was to small to keep."

I sure hope these boys are still loyal guests when Josie turns 13 years old.
Or I may just hire them out as body guards. 

A couple more pics from last week...

Happy Canada Day.

Well, with the arrival of the army worms, a mayfly hatch, and warm sunny weather, this week was not exactly what the fishermen had hoped for. The fishing did improve as the week progressed, however. Enough fish for multiple shore lunches, plenty of take home fish, and even a few trophy releases. Here are a few nice pics from this past week...with more to come.

Anyone know what causes those colors?

Hot weather, slower fishing.

Warm sunny weather in combination with a mayfly hatch, fishing has been a bit slower this week so far. Still seeing some nice fish and enough eaters for shore lunches, but not at the levels we like to see. Hopefully things pick up.

Here are some  more pics...

More nice pics...

Kid pics for Grandma and Grammy

WOW what a week!

I can't give enough "thank you-s" to the Newark group and VanerRoest group for giving us such an amazing week of memories. I think we would have a great week with these people even if every single person forgot to bring their fishing poles. Unfortunately for the fish, both groups brought plenty of tackle. So, on top of great camaraderie and friendship, there was some fantastic fishing as well.
Do to the limited data that our internet service allows, I may have to wait on uploading some the photos, but I will do my best to get as many as can on here as there are MANY great ones. Thanks again to both groups and thanks for sharing your photos...enjoy....

Lets start with the VanderRoest crew...the boys brought their "A" game...

And now the Newark group...

I can not believe I never had a cheezer before!

Wow! that was one great sandwich! I would give up James Brown for another one.

27 inch walleye!!