Burbot Bash: very few reports?

[Duckbutter]

Usually on the day after the bash, this place is riddled with reports, both of success and bad luck. I am curious to know some totals, and to see how many stinkers people were able to remove. Anyone go that want to share their experience? I scheduled a couple days off of work to fish the Classic there, and look forward to removing some and help the cause (and fill my ample belly!).
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[Tarponjim]

From WGF: The 2017 Burbot Bash is in the rear view mirror and fisheries managers with the Green River Region of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are thankful for everyone’s efforts to harvest Burbot from Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

“It was a great event,” said Green River Fisheries Supervisor Robb Keith. "This year, 653 contestants participated on 201 teams. Lots of hard work by the anglers resulted in an impressive 3,918 Burbot being removed from Flaming Gorge this last weekend. Many contestants went home with cash or prizes. The ice conditions were good and the weather cooperated. People had a lot of fun and we really appreciate their efforts.”

“The largest Burbot caught was 35.6 inches long and weighed 9.4 lbs,” Green River Fisheries Biologist John Walrath said. “This team, the Burobots, only caught one fish all weekend. Tyler Holbrook caught the big Burbot and it earned him $1,400 in prize money.There were also six fish turned in with a PIT tag. Three PIT tags were from this year's tagging effort, but were not ones insured for a big money payout. So, unfortunately, no angler walked away with the grand prize of $10,000.”

Some of the amusing team names included Burbot on the Rocks, Ling Lords, Chubby and his Mate and Burbaholics Anonymous.

According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR), who also worked to make this event a success, team Burbaholics Anonymous won first place for the most Burbot caught; 218 in two days.

“There is still one more ice fishing derby where anglers can help to remove more Burbot,” Keith said. “The Burbot Classic Fishing Derby is February 3-5, with $20,000 in cash and prizes. The Classic, sponsored by Buckboard Marina, should be a great event. In addition to the Burbot derby, there will be a free kids fishing derby Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm and an ice hole drilling contest on Sunday starting at 10 am"
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[Duckbutter]

Thanks Jim! Hopefully no one got too wet. I am glad there are that many fewer mouths to feed. Hoping to fish south of buckboard in a couple weeks, shouldn't get above freezing until then so ice conditions could be favorable.
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[iceonly]

Hey Duckbutter. I am going FG this weekend for 3 days for lake trout. . We are planning on going in at buckboard and fishing South. We have only been there once before. Do have any suggestions on where to fish up there? Or any helpful tips?
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[lilfish]

Attached is the Facebook post of some results
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