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DZ · 11-18-2009, 10:02 AM

Frank,
I leave my eelbobs and eels rigged on spoons in brine over the winter. They actually work better as they get older and turn blue because they are more like a "lure" than traditional rigged eels. Just make sure to check/test the hooks and rigging next season before you use them. Depending on what materials you used in rigging them the hooks may weaken(I've had them break on fish) from electrolysis and the knots may also weaken.

I always start from scratch with traditional riggies (NY/CapeCod style) because I think FRESH eels make a huge difference when using them. They tend to lose their color and scent after a few freezes and thaws. They still catch but nothing works as well as a rigged eel made with a FRESH DEAD EEL and kept on ice for use later that night.

DZ

11-18-2009, 10:02 AM	#13
DZ Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,574	Frank, I leave my eelbobs and eels rigged on spoons in brine over the winter. They actually work better as they get older and turn blue because they are more like a "lure" than traditional rigged eels. Just make sure to check/test the hooks and rigging next season before you use them. Depending on what materials you used in rigging them the hooks may weaken(I've had them break on fish) from electrolysis and the knots may also weaken. I always start from scratch with traditional riggies (NY/CapeCod style) because I think FRESH eels make a huge difference when using them. They tend to lose their color and scent after a few freezes and thaws. They still catch but nothing works as well as a rigged eel made with a FRESH DEAD EEL and kept on ice for use later that night. DZ
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