Team Burton has been fishing Crescent Lake
hard this year and put quite a few hours into chasing those big Lakers known to inhabit the water there. It has been
a successful year with many fish caught from 10-22 pounds.
Things really took off in early May
when the water finally reached 40 degrees and the fish began to feed, in earnest, on Kokanee. By mid-May the bite
had really turned on and we were having days when we caught nine fish with an average weight of about fifteen pounds.
The fish seemed to be holding quite deep and preferred to bite either early or late in the day.
Team Burton (The Barbarian, Jared, Wesley
and guests, Paul and Jeff) put five fish in the boat during the first half of May that were over 20 pounds. Jared
set the high mark with his personal record at 23-6 pounds. All of the fish were released to fight again another day
except those who preferred to return home with us and go on the smoker.
Crescent Lake is really living up to it's
reputation as a true trophy trout fishery for those willing to put the time and effort into learning the techniques and tactics
that bring the fish to the net. Team Burton wants to thank RD, Brian, and all the fishermen at Trophy Trout Hunter for
their assistance and support. Best of luck to all of you.
Jeb "the Barbarian" Burton on behalf of Team Burton!!!