An "eel guy" knockin' the "plug guys"!
I will take my large jointed eels over the real deal any time......they are more fun to catch fish on, I made them, and the fish won't leave them alone! Its all how you enjoy fishing....I have fished my share of eels but I get more enjoyment, as Flaptail says, out of tricking a nice bass into taking an artificial as opposed to the real eel! Much more satisfying for me personally and more challenging too I think!
More eels for you Steve!