Whitefish and burbot (ling eelpout...)

[bassmaster4]

In a week i am going up to Lake Minisinakwa in the Gogama area near Timmins. This lake has pike bass walleye burbot or ling or whatever its called and whitefish. I have caught whitefish but it was accidental and dont quite know the water depth or anything so i am wondering if anyone could give me tips on how to catch whitefish and ling i will be fishing from a boat and on shore. Whitefish to me sort of look like carp because the mouth is like a carp's mouth would be so i was thinking bottom fishing. Thanks in advance.

 

Bassmaster4

Edited July 28, 2007 by bassmaster4

[bbog]

bassmaster4 my experience with Whitefish is jigging with small Williams Wablers (Gold and Silver nu-wrinkle finish) at Whitefish Shoal in Simcoe. I have heard from some that it is popular use a Rapala Jigging Shad Rap while anchored over known Whitefish locations. Can't vouch for this as I have not tried it myself.

 

Good luck.

[bassmaster4]

Thanks a lot Barnie ill be sure to try it. Ill let u know how i did in a couple of weeks.

[danc]

[bassmaster4]

omg ive seen pics before but none as ugly as those they look invasive

Edited July 28, 2007 by bassmaster4

[fishboy]

bassmaster4 my experience with Whitefish is jigging with small Williams Wablers (Gold and Silver nu-wrinkle finish) at Whitefish Shoal in Simcoe. I have heard from some that it is popular use a Rapala Jigging Shad Rap while anchored over known Whitefish locations. Can't vouch for this as I have not tried it myself.

 

Good luck.

 

the jigging rap definately works on Simcoe whities

[tonyb]

Nice pic Dan! lol

 

I think those are Ling Cod though, as opposed to their freshwater pals the Burbot/Ling.

 

Tony