Do you leave burbs on the ice? - Page 3

embury93 · #61 12-03-2013, 09:00 AM

Have always put them back but I guess if they weren't native to that specific ecosystem and were causing an issue to other game fish then that would be the only occurance I would use them as coyote bait but as long as they are natural to that lake, river, stream, etc. I will be releasing them back down the hole, just cause I've never eaten one or will not be trying one in the near future lol doesn't mean it has to go to waste for someone else or serve its purpose in that ecosystem.

Richmuiz · #62 12-03-2013, 09:21 AM

Speaking of burbot I caught a few last year on cold lake and they had a lot of tiny worms attached to them anyone know what they are or seen this before?

BeeGuy · #63 12-03-2013, 09:27 AM

Maybe leeches?

Lefty-Canuck · #64 12-03-2013, 09:31 AM

No, I leave people who leave burbot on the ice...laying on the ice

LC

Team Anzac · #65 12-03-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

No, I leave people who leave burbot on the ice...laying on the ice

LC

X2 LMAO

crownb · #66 12-03-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

No, I leave people who leave burbot on the ice...laying on the ice

LC

That's awesome!!!'

Richmuiz · #67 12-03-2013, 09:33 AM

Maybe baby ones they were the size of a magot but really thin and probably had twenty on each fish

Team Anzac · #68 12-03-2013, 09:36 AM

I always drill a hole about 50 meters away from where I'm fishing, and use it for Hammer Handles and Suckers. Never will I ever leave a fish on the ice. My father would roll over in his grave, then come to haunt me.

Okotokian · #69 12-03-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinhits

Absolutely not...Either they go home or back down the hole

Why would anyone ever do anything else?

kevinhits · #70 12-03-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Okotokian

Why would anyone ever do anything else?

Pretty stupid and irresponsible if you ask me!

I have been going to PCR for years now and have seen the decline. What really bothers me is that they reduced the burbot limit from 3 to 1 in most places..

Doesn't make sense at all

Okotokian · #71 12-03-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox

That's your opinion. That's like saying just because alcohol is legal to buy, it isn't right to buy it. All your opinion, everyone has different values and views of what's right.

Unbelieveable. If you read some other replies here you would see that while you don't value them, others do. What would be the harm to just throw it back down the hole? No one is forcing you to take or eat it. Leave it for someone else. There are many animals that are legal to kill. Do you kill every one you can, just becaue you can? Curious.

Okotokian · #72 12-03-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by crosbyfan123

I don't like Burbot never have as long as its legal I will continue to feed the birds and coyotes they need easy food when there is this much snow.

'Cause we need more crows and coyotes. I look forward to your upcoming posts about shooting and leaving coyotes on private land because there are too many of them.

LOL

I give up. Some folks just wanna kill stuff.

JDRAZZ · #73 12-03-2013, 09:56 AM

I see discarded burbot laying to waste on the ice at several of the lakes I fish. I feel it is just that a waste, furthermore be sure to check the regulations as many lakes have protection for burbot and several central lakes have implemented closures for them to protect from overharvest.

kevinhits · #74 12-03-2013, 10:07 AM

Crosbyfan must be in High school today

allenford · #75 12-03-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ak-71

I don't get why people wouldn't try eating it, most have nothing against cod, right?
And I don't understand why regulations would have a limit for burbot, but make it OK to just waste it.
If it's only because the netters don't have a market for it - then it still should not be OK for everybody to do it. But it is legal

And I don't understand why regulations would have a limit for burbot, but make it OK to just waste it.

X2

DiabeticKripple · #76 12-03-2013, 10:38 AM

they are one ugly fish no doubt, but the pattern on them is so cool. not to mention they do get pretty big. Burbs are one of my favourite fish to catch.

Mike_W · #77 12-03-2013, 10:49 AM

If I am lake trout fishing it is a welcome treat to have a Burbot bite! I would never waste one....back down the hole or in the pan!!!

kevinhits · #78 12-03-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

they are one ugly fish no doubt, but the pattern on them is so cool. not to mention they do get pretty big. Burbs are one of my favourite fish to catch.

x2....Fishing in the dark waiting for the burbs...

jacenbeers · #79 12-03-2013, 11:19 AM

What can we do as a community to change the law and make it illegal to waste burbs? That is what this discussion should be about.

canadiantdi · #80 12-03-2013, 11:30 AM

It's hard to believe that anyone would try to defend wasting edible fish.. I just don't get the point of this practice! Just because it's legal? That's insane!

MoFugger21 · #81 12-03-2013, 11:39 AM

1) I find it hilarious that this is even thread.... Cause if someone actually says 'yes', then you get rant all day about it. Seems dumb.

2) Now that the thread exists, I'm not sure why some of you are feeding the trolls (cough, Esox, cough, Crosbyfan, cough). You know their responses are strictly geared to riling everyone up...

Okotokian · #82 12-03-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MoFugger21

1) I find it hilarious that this is even thread.... Cause if someone actually says 'yes', then you get rant all day about it. Seems dumb.

Actually if you check the results, the names of everyone who voted yes or no is listed and public. Everyone I've come to respect or who I feel know what they are talking about is in the "no" group. Not commenting on the tiny "yes" group, don't know any of them. Just commenting on their position.

Clgy_Dave2.0 · #83 12-03-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jacenbeers

What can we do as a community to change the law and make it illegal to waste burbs? That is what this discussion should be about.

^ THIS!!

If you (as a group) feel this is wrong, then vent your anger towards the authorities that make that decision and help change it, not towards people who are following legal regulations.

Wouldn't that be like hating "trophy hunters" just because you personally feel it's wrong?

I honestly feel the OP just made the poll/thread to elicit a response and/or an argument. Did he just discover this little nugget of info and then decide "Hey I know..I'll post this up and see who bites". Otherwise, why make the results public, if not to only stir up controversy.

58thecat · #84 12-03-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox

It's perfectly legal to do so, so I do. Waste of a fish. Such a disappointment when lake trout fishing to see a burbs head come through the ice.

You need to taste one than you would be singing a different tune!

osprey · #85 12-03-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyangelo

Respect the harvestable animals we have the privilege to interact with. Once they're gone, they're gone. Have some damn respect for nature. Strive to have your ethical morals SURPASS the law.

X2 Well said.

Gust · #86 12-03-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary Dave

^ THIS!!

If you (as a group) feel this is wrong, then vent your anger towards the authorities that make that decision and help change it, not towards people who are following legal regulations.

Wouldn't that be like hating "trophy hunters" just because you personally feel it's wrong?

I honestly feel the OP just made the poll/thread to elicit a response and/or an argument. Did he just discover this little nugget of info and then decide "Hey I know..I'll post this up and see who bites". Otherwise, why make the results public, if not to only stir up controversy.

Since the first thread a few years back, many of us wrote - it in -, not sure who received replies but from that date to the current regs, not much changed.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...t=burbot+waste

DiabeticKripple · #87 12-03-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary Dave

^ THIS!!

If you (as a group) feel this is wrong, then vent your anger towards the authorities that make that decision and help change it, not towards people who are following legal regulations.

Wouldn't that be like hating "trophy hunters" just because you personally feel it's wrong?

I honestly feel the OP just made the poll/thread to elicit a response and/or an argument. Did he just discover this little nugget of info and then decide "Hey I know..I'll post this up and see who bites". Otherwise, why make the results public, if not to only stir up controversy.

i made it to see how many actually do. Ever go to PCR and see how many are just lying on the ice, or are frozen in the ice?

IR_mike · #88 12-03-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertaYoungGun_93

Have always put them back but I guess if they weren't native to that specific ecosystem and were causing an issue to other game fish then that would be the only occurance I would use them as coyote bait but as long as they are natural to that lake, river, stream, etc. I will be releasing them back down the hole, just cause I've never eaten one or will not be trying one in the near future lol doesn't mean it has to go to waste for someone else or serve its purpose in that ecosystem.

There is the right answer!!

I take em as they are such good eating.

Winch101 · #89 12-03-2013, 01:50 PM

Why are Burbs called Lawyer fish in Ontario.

In all my years on fishing forums ,the only Burbot discussion
I have ever seen is on here . It's a desperate fishery , when
A fish that has a voracious appetite and definitely impacts our
Meagre true game fish like Pike and Walleyes commands so much
Discussion .Just so you know
Baby Burbs are a very poor Pike Bait .They are a fresh water cod
So they taste ok ,not really a surprise ... But they are so ugly ....
And the slime ...I usually cut the line ,then burn the equipment .
Apparently ,the English Angler won't eat them , and they eat stuff
That most of us wouldn't recognize as a fish...
I,m with the Dave, a thread designed not to be informative
But more Shiite Disturbing .

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business...02_165388.html

Maybe we need a festival....

burbotman · #90 12-03-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

they are one ugly fish no doubt, but the pattern on them is so cool. not to mention they do get pretty big. Burbs are one of my favourite fish to catch.

X2. Purely C and R for me. Great fish esp the big ones