Month: June 2016

The Best Ways to Cook Fish

PikePeople who come to Burntwood Lake Lodge in Manitoba love to catch Walleye and Trophy Pike, among other fish.

To cook Walleye, get a large skillet and warm it up over medium-high heat. Heat up some butter and vegetable oil in the skillet. Them, take your Walleye fillets and place them in the pan, cooking until they’re golden brown on both sides. The fish should flake easily with a fork after 3 to 4 minutes per side.

If you want to bake Walleye fillets, dip them into a beaten egg. Then take them and press them into your bread crumb mixture. Place the fillets on a baking sheet and put them in the oven for about 20 minutes at a temperature that’ll properly cook them. A variation on this would be to heat the oven to 500 degrees (260 C) and place fillets skin-side-down, covered with butter, in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle lemon pepper and basil on top. At this heat, it’ll take about 7 minutes before the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork, ready to eat.

Frying Walleye takes no more than four minutes at 375 degrees. You can use vegetable, peanut or canola oil to deep fry them.

As for Trophy Pike, while most people like to show them off to friends rather than cook and eat them, it’s possible to prepare them for a meal– yes they have a lot of bones, but no, they’re not inedible.

Consider roasting Pike in the oven. You can make an insertion from the anal fin to its head and then remove/discard the innards. Rinse what’s left under cold water and make four diagonal cuts through the skin on its uppermost flank in order to allow sauce to penetrate. Using a baking tray with peeled white onion and lemon to form a bed for the Pike, lay the fish on top.  Pre-heat your oven to 375F/190C. Next, your sauce can be made from two ounces of melted butter, the juice from half a lemon, a tablespoon of chopped parsley, and a grated garlic clove. Heat and pour this sauce over the Pike. Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil and let it bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. The Pike is fully cooked when you can insert a skewer into the thickest part of its body with little resistance.

The Health Benefits of Eating Fish

Walleye Near Burntwood Lake Lodge there are over 1000 miles of pristine shoreline. Located in the Canadian wilderness in a remote part of Manitoba, Burntwood Lake Lodge is the place to stay when you want to go fishing for Walleye and Trophy Pike.

If you like to fish, and you like to eat fish, you’ll be happy to know that fish are among the most healthy foods you can eat. It’s no wonder that people have been fishing for centuries, and fish has helped sustain human life across the globe.

Loaded with protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids, fish are good for both your body and your brain. Interestingly, fatty fish like trout, salmon and tuna are especially good for you because they’re high in fat-based nutrients– the good kind of fat, by the way.

Did you know that eating fish can help you have a healthier heart? Studies have shown that those who eat fish regularly (at least once a week) have a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from heart disease.

Fish can also help children during their important phases of development, and expectant mothers/nursing mothers should consider eating fish so their child receives much-needed omega-3 fatty acids from fish. Note, however, that some fish may be high in mercury, which is not good for brain development, so moms should avoid raw, uncooked fish (including sushi) as well as fish high on the food chain.

Have you heard people telling you they take fish oil/eat fish for their brain? Since our brain function tends to deteriorate as we age, people have found that fish helps slow the rate of cognitive decline. Interestingly, fish eaters seem to be less depressed than most people. Imagine that– fish can make you a happier person!

Want to have the ultimate fishing trip? Call 1-877-358-2259 or email burntwood@burntwood.com to plan your dream vacation at Burntwood Lake Lodge in Manitoba.

The Health Benefits of Eating Fish

Walleye Near Burntwood Lake Lodge there are over 1000 miles of pristine shoreline. Located in the Canadian wilderness in a remote part of Manitoba, Burntwood Lake Lodge is the place to stay when you want to go fishing for Walleye and Trophy Pike.

If you like to fish, and you like to eat fish, you’ll be happy to know that fish are among the most healthy foods you can eat. It’s no wonder that people have been fishing for centuries, and fish has helped sustain human life across the globe.

Loaded with protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids, fish are good for both your body and your brain. Interestingly, fatty fish like trout, salmon and tuna are especially good for you because they’re high in fat-based nutrients– the good kind of fat, by the way.

Did you know that eating fish can help you have a healthier heart? Studies have shown that those who eat fish regularly (at least once a week) have a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from heart disease.

Fish can also help children during their important phases of development, and expectant mothers/nursing mothers should consider eating fish so their child receives much-needed omega-3 fatty acids from fish. Note, however, that some fish may be high in mercury, which is not good for brain development, so moms should avoid raw, uncooked fish (including sushi) as well as fish high on the food chain.

Have you heard people telling you they take fish oil/eat fish for their brain? Since our brain function tends to deteriorate as we age, people have found that fish helps slow the rate of cognitive decline. Interestingly, fish eaters seem to be less depressed than most people. Imagine that– fish can make you a happier person!

Want to have the ultimate fishing trip? Call 1-877-358-2259 or email burntwood@burntwood.com to plan your dream vacation at Burntwood Lake Lodge in Manitoba.

2016 Fishing Gear Guide

2016 Fishing Gear GuideWe have our trustworthy fishing gear that we can’t ever think of replacing, but with new technology these days, the equipment is easier to use, more efficient, and offer great fishing success.

Fishing season 2016 is well under way.

While we hope you have had much fishing success so far, just in case you haven’t here is a list of some gear to help increase your chances.

Van Staal X-Series reel: this reel is crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum and is the most durable reel you will find. There is an improved drag system to give you better adjustment options as well as a clicker that offers positive feedback to tweak resistance during big fish battles.

Seaguar Smackdown braided line: a super thin line, you have a great advantage for inshore saltwater fishing for fluke, sea bass, and striped bass. It has been tested against 65-pound strengths. You can cast this line further and it comes in a variety of spool lengths.

Buff Pro Series Stripping Guards: to save your skin against line and pole cuts and burns, try this tape that provides super strength for your fingers. These guards are reusable and strip away during all hours of the day.

Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Crew shirt: for that early morning and late evening fishing trips, you need skin coverage that insulates and protects. This shirt is stretchy and is made of breathable Polartec Power Grid fabric with interior fleece bumps that create pockets to hold heat.

Fishpond Nomad Boat Net: typical nets are great for the smaller fish, but when you have a large trout, for example, you need something bigger and stronger. This net has a 27-inch easy-grip handle and a wide rubber-mesh bag. This net practically sucks in the fish as you net them.

One of the most personal of fishing choices is which pole you use. If you are looking to upgrade your current rod, this fishing gear guide of 2016 provided by Field & Stream has quite an impressive list.

Burntwood Lake Lodge would like to have an opportunity to fish with you this season. For fishing excursion reservations or to learn about us, you can contact us by calling 1-877-358-2259 today.