The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 792: World Record Burbot, Dock Dogs, and Butt Out | MeatEater Radio Live!
Nov 14, 2025
In a captivating conversation, professional angler Sean Konrad shares tales of his impressive world record burbot catch and the tactics that made it possible. He discusses how March spawning conditions create ideal fishing scenarios and reveals insights into his record rainbow trout catch. Sean also opens up about his guiding business with twin brother Adam and offers tips for those chasing big fish. Plus, the hosts dive into some fun with a Price is Right game, and dog expert Steve Powell introduces the exciting world of dock diving.
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Targeting A Single World-Record Burbot
- Sean Konrad and his brother targeted a specific burbot after seeing a near-record catch and fished weekends until they found it.
- Sean hooked the world-record burbot in open, flowing water in March and felt nervous relief when they netted it.
Fish Bottom Drop-Offs With Large Bait
- Target burbot in drop-offs and holes and fish on the bottom with large bait like ciscoes, herring, or smelts.
- Use simple bait-and-wait tactics and check multiple areas until you find congregations of big fish.
March Is Prime Time For Heavy Burbot
- March produces the heaviest burbot because they congregate pre-spawn and are fattest with eggs.
- Find the small percentages of lake area where 90% of burbot concentrate to target giants efficiently.