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DZ · 02-07-2005, 02:37 PM

Saltheart,
I also use 8/0 or 9/0 Mustad Siwash HOM9510 Tinned hooks for the traditional unweighted rigged eel. The reasons for these hooks is that: 1. They are strong, 2. They are heavy and act as a "keel" to help keep the eel upright and prevent spinning,
3. They have a "big bite" - when big fish hit these eels the hook, because its so large, tends not to bury itself in the eel on your hookset. You can also use other hooks as long as they fit the above description. I use a slightly different version on Bentsens rigging which I find much easier. Anticipating I'll have a full chapter about eel rigging in my book.
DZ

02-07-2005, 02:37 PM	#4
DZ Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,574	Saltheart, I also use 8/0 or 9/0 Mustad Siwash HOM9510 Tinned hooks for the traditional unweighted rigged eel. The reasons for these hooks is that: 1. They are strong, 2. They are heavy and act as a "keel" to help keep the eel upright and prevent spinning, 3. They have a "big bite" - when big fish hit these eels the hook, because its so large, tends not to bury itself in the eel on your hookset. You can also use other hooks as long as they fit the above description. I use a slightly different version on Bentsens rigging which I find much easier. Anticipating I'll have a full chapter about eel rigging in my book. DZ
	DZ Recreational Surfcaster "Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit" Bi + Ne = SB 2 If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.