View Full Version : how do you use eeles


surf fishing IN R.I.
06-20-2003, 04:50 AM
Could some one tell me the best way to use eeles and how to hook them i fish at a beach that is all sand and veary little rockes
if that makes a different

TheSpecialist
06-20-2003, 05:48 AM
Go to the How to forum and look at the eeling article.

http://www.striped-bass.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7020

Slipknot
06-20-2003, 07:05 AM
Everybody has their own preference for hooks, circle or J. Use a barrel swivel to a short leader of mono or flourocarbon to the hook(snelled is best). I use a 6/0 mustad. I hook the eel in the mouth deep into the throat and out the bottom and cast it out as quick as possible. Ice the eels down in a 2 bucket system so they don't drown or use a block of ice in a half gallon jug or something.
Cast out and very slow retrieve. Like Specialist said, there is a ton of info here if you do a search also.