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Anybody raised these fish in a pond?
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So others won't have to look it up: http://www.southdakotafishing.com/ling-eelpout.html The ling or "eelpout" is without a doubt a disgusting, repulsive, annoying, slimy, smelly and unattractive fish in the sea. Despite these negative qualities, it has a delicious lobster-like taste and boasts its own annual festival near Walker, Minnesota. Why? The eelpout may be ugly, but its redeeming qualities far outweigh any appearance deficiencies. Sounds like it's good to eat. Also sounds like it would take deep water & special management skills to raise them.
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If I am correct and you are referring to burbot (soemtimes called lawyer fish), the biggest prior discussion I could find was here: Burbot in a pond
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Theo, why don't we try burbot/ling/eelpout as the predator in your new pond?
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I suspect water temperatures in Ohio are way too warm, and I know of no source for them around here. But the biggest reason is that I can't decide whether I would want to call them burbot, lings, lawyers, or eelpouts. I kicked that question open to the family and the only suggestion was from my daughter, who thought they should be called "Dave".
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If I find a source, can I put them in your new pond?
I promise you can call them whatever you want; you know, "Guvnor" fish, or whatever.
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Theo! Wonderful news!
I've located a source.
Because I feel like I owe you so much for all you give and do, it's on me!
We'll be at your new pond around 3:45AM on Saturday morning with 200 burbot for your pond. Sure there might be a bullhead or two in there, but I know you won't mind!
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3:45, eh? I'll be waiting to welcome you
with windage and elevation precalculated.
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Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.
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Theo, it's done. You were snoozing so I thought it better not to wake you.
Good news is they were adult burbot, so they should pull off a spawn in just a few weeks!
I know, I know, it is great news!
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"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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Do you mean that literally or figuratively?
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"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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According to images taken by the GSA Deathstar you were high and to the right. Just thought you should know for future reference.
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Let's not drag the GSA into this now.
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We're not going to get involved as the issue does not relate to GSF. I was merely offering free information as a public service.
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Oh and by the way Sunil. I saw the hand gesture you made toward the sky and don't particularily appreciate it.
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According to images taken by the GSA Deathstar you were high and to the right. Just thought you should know for future reference. Thanks, JHAP. Adjustment clicks made.
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Isn't it a little early to let this thread drift? I know about ling cod. Caught some while halibut fishing in Prince William Sound, Valdez, Ak. They are UUUUgly, but do taste like lobster. If your pond is min. 500 ft. deep and 39 degrees year round, you could probably raise them. What would the forage be?
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At the very least, burger, we're keeping this thread warm so Wood can chime in from Canada, and volunteer his pond for a burbot stocking.
JHAP, let's not get the GSA crosswise with B.I.B.A. (Brothers In Burbot Association) now as our bank account of 0.00 Canadian Dollars will squash you.
Wait, I might have some Canadian coins around....yes...make that 0.85 Canadian Dollars. Take that!
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At the very least, burger, we're keeping this thread warm so Wood can chime in from Canada, and volunteer his pond for a burbot stocking.
JHAP, let's not get the GSA crosswise with B.I.B.A. (Brothers In Burbot Association) now as our bank account of 0.00 Canadian Dollars will squash you.
Wait, I might have some Canadian coins around....yes...make that 0.85 Canadian Dollars. Take that! Interesting you should be talking about Canadian dollars, Loonie.
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Hey MNFISH, this type of rudeness happens all the time. Please forgive my friends, and they are my friends at campaign contrib time, for their drifting ways. BTW, if you see someting odd in the sky, it will either be the GSA DeathStar of Commander Cody.
Like these clowns, I have no idea what an eelpout is. But, it sounds like fun. If you get a line on some, let James Holt know about them and he will dern sure stock them in copious amounts. Then, we will all know about them.
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Dave, No appologies needed. Some of the things these guys toss back and forth get me laughing pretty good. Since I'm so new to this forum can I ask a personal question? How long have Theo and Sunil been married?
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It seems like forever, but it's only been 3 or 4 years.
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I doubt that they've ever made it legal. Sorta like joined at the hip.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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