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Bass Fishing => Bass Fishing Inland Lakes & Rivers => Topic started by: bassforfun on September 13, 2011, 12:34:01 PM

Title: Burt and Mullet
Post by: bassforfun on September 13, 2011, 12:34:01 PM
Just wondering if we had to pick only one 3-day weekend either in late Sept or Mid Oct to go to Burt-Mullet which one is the better gamble?  I've been there around the end of Sept before and had marginal success but I suppose that changes from year to year.  I know it's tough to know when the best Fall bite occurs but does any time frame usually favor better than the other?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: Eric on September 13, 2011, 12:54:49 PM
The later the better for the fishing.  Of course, the later the riskier for the weather.  Ideally, go as late as you can when the water is cold and it is nice and sunny.  Then they'll be shallow on the rocks and weed patsches absorbing heat.
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: djkimmel on September 13, 2011, 07:19:40 PM
I'd go with October and hope for a spell of nice weather. 2 or 3 days either way in weather patterns can really make a difference in fishing up there from this point until it freezes.
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: bassforfun on September 19, 2011, 12:57:54 PM
Thanks for the information guys.  Looks like October is generally considered better.  Now we'll just keep our fingers crossed for decent weather!
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on September 22, 2011, 08:18:11 PM
Let me know when you decide to go.  I'll be up there around the 8th thru the 13th.   
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: Erie660 on September 23, 2011, 08:08:58 PM
Can anyone recommend some places to stay around the Burt-Mullet area?  Possibly somewhere that is boat friendy with plug-ins and close to the launch areas? Thanks
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: Firefighter Jeff on September 23, 2011, 08:13:52 PM
  Stargate Motel is a small Grandma and Grandpa owned motel that is very close to the state park ramp on Burt. Accomodations are a little dated but very clean  !!  They have a website.  Think Tcook and I spent $60 a night during the week in October.
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: Eric on September 26, 2011, 10:26:53 AM
I've stayed at the Stargate and found that to be just fine.  I've also stayed at the Johnson Motel I think it's called.  I've stayed there a few times and it has always been fine as well.  Until last time anyways.  I've always been in a room near the middle of the building and they have always been fine.  Cheap too.  I stayed there a couple weeks ago when I raced at Onaway, and the lady put me in the end room.  Not good.  $35 is good, but room.....not good.  I would stay there again, but request one of the rooms in the middle.
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: fiker on September 26, 2011, 06:18:59 PM
Do both of the aforementioned motels have places to plug in the chargers at night time? 
If so, how many boats could they accommodate?
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: Chewy on September 26, 2011, 08:06:18 PM
I'm curious now.  Why are the middle rooms better rooms than the end rooms?
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: djkimmel on September 26, 2011, 11:56:55 PM
Quote from: Chewy on September 26, 2011, 08:06:18 PM
I'm curious now.  Why are the middle rooms better rooms than the end rooms?

He hinted... but I was afraid to ask.
Title: Re: Burt and Mullet
Post by: djkimmel on September 26, 2011, 11:57:46 PM
Quote from: fiker on September 26, 2011, 06:18:59 PM
Do both of the aforementioned motels have places to plug in the chargers at night time? 
If so, how many boats could they accommodate?


Stargate has a few plugs outside. They could handle a small group, club I think. I don't know the other one.