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Strippedgear · 04-28-2003, 07:21 PM

I use the Gamakatsu Octopus for eeling. I also do some bait and chunk fishing, instead of using the Gamakatsu which are quite expensive I use Mustad 92553BL 5/0, 6/0 & 7/0. They have the same bends as the Gamakatsu but they are a LOT LESS MONEY. The hooking is always in the lips or the side of the mouth. Which is easier on the fish, no bleeding for the release.

Just my $.02 worth.

Tight lines, soon I hope

04-28-2003, 07:21 PM	#8
Strippedgear Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bridgewater Mass. Posts: 38	I use the Gamakatsu Octopus for eeling. I also do some bait and chunk fishing, instead of using the Gamakatsu which are quite expensive I use Mustad 92553BL 5/0, 6/0 & 7/0. They have the same bends as the Gamakatsu but they are a LOT LESS MONEY. The hooking is always in the lips or the side of the mouth. Which is easier on the fish, no bleeding for the release. Just my $.02 worth. Tight lines, soon I hope