Burbot for the what?!?!

[pumper317]

Hey everyone,

I caught a eelpout this last weekend that was something to see. Some of the best color I have ever seen on one, as well as a pretty good size one for Winnie, where I caught it. I am pondering getting a replica mount of the fish, and am looking for suggestions for a good place to look. They are goofy creatures, but amazing all in one. Definitely my favorite winter quarry.

Thanks for the help.

[loadmaster]

I think if it was green it might have been a Dog Fish. They can get big

[Boar]

cool, leech has the besst coloration ive everseen, quite beutiful really. got a picture?

[jentz]

Dogfish?? jeeze theres a big difference!and yes the colors are great in comparison to other waters! crisp and defined

[David Anderson]

When I caught a 42 inch northern on Mille Lacs in December of 1994 there weren't too many options and I went with Artistic Anglers in Duluth. One of the questions was "where did you catch it?" as they explained that they could match the coloring of the location it was caught. Interesting as it was tagged so I engraved the number in my minnow bucket and sent it in to the DNR. I have the certificate framed under the mount and you post made me realize it was over 20 years ago. Time flies but a great way to remember.

[Hawg]

Mike Thelen in Brainerd, can't remember the company name, is very good at it and has been featured in many TV spots and magazines. Any Brainerd area guys here know his company name?

[BartmanMN]

Are you talking about Fibertech? They are in Nisswa and highly regarded.

[Hawg]

That's him.

[leech~~]

Are you talking about Fibertech? They are in Nisswa and highly regarded.

$500 for a Pout repro?? To each his own!

[Boar]

Iif it as truley a giantnof a pout, id doit. It would make an awsome mount.

[pumper317]

I hope this works. It was the prettiest I have ever seen.

[leechlake]

how something can be so pretty and so ugly at the same time amazes me. It is cool looking for sure and I've caught quite a few of those buggers over the years. None even close to that pattern.

[BartmanMN]

Wow, that is a crazy one. Find a good artist and they will have fun with that one.

[Boar]

Thats gona loom awsome on the wall or replica. Way cool

[biff]

I don't know...I just came to share some pout love. Cool looking fish.

[B-man715]

Beautiful fish

I've never seen one like that.

[Mr.Seaguar]

That is a pretty fish

[Big A]

Mount that sweetheart chasing after a 9in walleye

Gorgeous pout. Love it. DELICIOUS EATING ALSO!!

[Redlineracer12]

I don't know...I just came to share some pout love. Cool looking fish.

+1, Sweet fish.

[BTL]

That is one cool looking fish.

[PierBridge]

Poor mans lobster.

[popriveter]

Great fish! Thanks for taking and sharing the pic. That is a fantastic example of a special fish.

[Jcup]

I couldn't resist. Hope you don't mind Pumper.

[pumper317]

Hey JCup, that looks great. The only thing you loose with the contrast switch are the little black dots in between that bars. I like the difference though, thank you. That is definitely how bright it was.

[Walleye Guy]

Artistic Anglers x2. They have the most realistic mounts and have the best painter in the business in my opinion. They have a huge backlog and it takes a year to get your mount but it is definitely worth it. If you order it at the Minneapolis Sportshow they have show discounts.