Riggies out fished live ones 3-0 last night. I'm really convinced that Rigged eels have a leg up on live eels in any moving water situation.
You can rig them specifically for deep or shallow, you control the depth by the retrieve. You control the action. You can speed up after a short hit or just let it sink. Don't have to worry about the whole circle hook/gut hook scenario. If they're still in good shape, toss them back in the freezer for the next trip.
Make them well enough and you can catch many fish on the same one.
Just don't let some ssahole in a boat run them over and spool you.
