ESSENTIAL ICE FISHINGGEAR FOR BURBOTIce fishing for burbotrequires the right gear andequipment. While basicice fishing gear will suffice,certain adjustments andtools can improve yourchances of success. Let'stake a closer look at whatyou will need.for detecting subtle biteson the bottom. A 10-15lbline is plenty, but braidwill freeze in the cold asit absorbs water. Someanglers opt for a lighter linein a clearwater situation,to minimize visibility. Likebraids, fluorocarbon haslow stretch, helping withhooksets in deep water.1. RODS & REELS.3. JIGS AND LURES.When targeting burbot,a sturdy medium-heavyice rod paired with a reelcapable of handling heavyfish is recommended. Sinceburbot are bottom dwellersand tend to put up a strongfight once hooked, a rodwith good sensitivity andbackbone is crucial. A rodin the 28-36 inches in rangeis ideal, allowing enoughflexibility to feel them pickthe bait up, but enoughstrength to handle a largefish.Burbot are opportunisticfeeders, and their dietconsists mainly of smallerfish, invertebrates, and ofcourse, crawfish. Therefore,using a variety of baitedjigs and spoons is a provenstrategy. Glow-in-thedark lures are especiallyeffective, as burbot areoften most active in lowlight conditions.2. LINE.Braided line is preferredby many burbot anglersdue to its strength andlow stretch, which is usefulSOME POPULAR JIGGINGLURES FOR BURBOTGLOW JIGS & SPOONS: Theselures provide maximumvisibility in the dark, deepwaters where burbot oftenreside. Tip them with cutbait, or a curly tail grub, andpound the bottom.BUCKTAIL JIGS: HeavyBucktail jigs, especiallythose with glow can mimicsmall baitfish, drawing theburbot's attention. Or thematerial of the jig holding ascent longer if used.BLADE BAITS: Theseproduce vibrations thatcatch the attention of theburbot in deeper waterwhere sound travels moreeffectively, typically tippedwith cut bait.MACK'S LURE, SONICBAITFISH: My favoriteburbot lure is the SonicBaitfish from Mack's Lures.Glow finish tipped withmy favorite cut bait isdynamite. The lure itself isso versatile in shallow anddeep water.BAIT:While artificial luresare useful, tipping yourpresentation with naturalbait is essential for burbotfishing. Cutbait such asstore-bought smelt, orherring work, I recommendusing fresh cut bait fromthe body of water withyour fishing if state lawapproves. In the lakes we
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