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zimmy · 10-14-2008, 01:28 PM

I have only been fishing rigged eels for a few seasons and focused on them much more this year. I have had some good luck with them, however, I have noticed that I seem to drop many more fish with them than other methods. I am talking specifically about eels with two hooks. I do not have this problem with a wobble head.

I have generally used 7/0 hooks front and back. I am planning to go up to 8/0 or 9/0 next time I rig.

It doesn't seem to be an issue of dull hooks.

I set the hook immediately upon the hit of the fish.

Anyone have experience with this problem or insight as to what I need to do to increase my catch rate?

10-14-2008, 01:28 PM	#1
zimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethany CT Posts: 2,883	dropping fish with riggies... any ideas? I have only been fishing rigged eels for a few seasons and focused on them much more this year. I have had some good luck with them, however, I have noticed that I seem to drop many more fish with them than other methods. I am talking specifically about eels with two hooks. I do not have this problem with a wobble head. I have generally used 7/0 hooks front and back. I am planning to go up to 8/0 or 9/0 next time I rig. It doesn't seem to be an issue of dull hooks. I set the hook immediately upon the hit of the fish. Anyone have experience with this problem or insight as to what I need to do to increase my catch rate?
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