Mustad-94150 6/0 live bait hook ( I like the short shank and they are super strong, use a file and they are as sharp as any gama's. Plus they are inexpensive. I hook my eels in the mouth and out thru the bottom the short shank is perfect for that.
Rubber core sinkers in a current.
20 lb test big game clear
50lb test big game leader, no swivels just tied direct to the main line with a bloodknot ( I dont worry about line twist because I use only conventional gear.
Reels, abu 7000 in breachways, calcutta 400 for all the other places also penn 965 once in a while
My favorite rods are , in breachways or heavy currents, jigging Sabre 1089 blank for all other spots beaches etc... Sabre 1088 or 1087 both rods well, all my rods are 9 footers and all custom, no store baught. Love the sabre blanks, nothing but good things to say about them
Note :last night:someplace in narragansett I had my first "decent fish" of the season..5 bass between 15 and 20lbs on...you guessed it eels! Its time!
I will be back tonight!
