eelpout/burbot

[Fast Ed]

I was wondering if anyone ever fishes these guys in south dakota? I do not want to be a pro eelpout fisher but I hear they put up a tough fight. Just wondering how and where to get one on in NE SD.

[icehousebob]

I know there are a few pout in the Misery River behind the dams, but I've never heard of one being caught in any of the NE Sodak lakes. Give thanks for that.

[cold one sd]

The only place that I have ever caught them was when I was ice fishing right next to the singing bridge at Mobridge and that was a ton of years ago.

[JigginIsLife]

they give an ok fight, a little to slimy to target though, and sometimes they mess up your whole setup.

[Fast Ed]

I see your from medford do you know the kavitz?

[aquafang]

I don't believe you will find any in NE SD. If you do it will be a freak deal. Definately wouldn't waste your time targeting them in NE SD. Take a trip to MN.

[sparkydm]

if you really want to do this, head to Lake of the Woods in northern minnesota. you WILL catch some. also, you will catch walleyes and sauger. but do you really want to deal with these things? i think if you catch ONE you will then be cured of it.

[perchman]

I hear they are great to eat, but everytime i caught one on Mille lacs.. i didnt have the heart to touch the thing... I used to catch them all the time on Mille lacs (2 am.. never fails), but havent in the last 2 years..

[slipperybob]

Not much meat on them...I didn't think they were that great at all, maybe fair.

[Loogie]

There not bad. The back straps are better than the tail meat.

I think they're fun to catch.

[dirtking]

Loog - you are right backstraps are delish if prepared right (boiled and dipped in butter)

[Fast Ed]

ok so where would you think the closest place for me to get on some of these guys would be?

[SDbowhunter]

I have people tell me they are the poor man's lobster and are excellent boiled with butter. I am sceptical but I havent tried them but plan on it when i get one on LOW this winter.

[gr8whthunter76]

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ok so where would you think the closest place for me to get on some of these guys would be?

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Eelpout are very good, you basically just eat the back strap, boil in water and use warmed butter to dip in. If you can get past the look and slime of the things, they are great. Watch out though, they do get a little crazy when you catch them. They will circle your lines and make for a huge mess under the ice. Then once you get them above the ice, the fun doesn't stop there, they will wrap around your arm which is way nasty. Once all that is done, you will get some good eating. Lake of the Woods has tons of pout and Leech Lake has a pile of them also. Leech actually has an eelpout festival in February. Lots of fun and plenty of beer induced craziness! Try and cut one up sometime, you won't be disappointed I don't think

[JollyT]

Remember they are a lingcod. Basicly codfish meat.

[dirtking]

Sleeper shack on lake of the Woods - rattle reels with a fathead couple inches off the bottom. they bite all night long