Sand Eels

[capecodder]

I've been hearing some reports that sand eels are impossible to come by this year due to seals. I read that tackle shops don't even have fresh ones.

I rake my own and am headed down in early October to the Truro/PTown area. I plan to do some bait fishing along with eels, plugs etc. but am wondering if it is as bad as some are saying.

Not looking for any locations, I have my spots, just wondering if I should plan on other tactics given a limited window of time...

Thanks for any advice.