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01-23-2014, 03:34 PM
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Fishing Live Eels - Gamakatsu Live Bait Hooks
Hi guys, when I fish live eels I always use Gamakatsu Live Bait hooks, size 6/0. I've heard some people use 7/0.
I'm curious which size you guys prefer.
Thanks
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01-23-2014, 03:37 PM
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I use the 6/0 with smaller eels and 7/0 with bigger eels.
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01-23-2014, 03:44 PM
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Attention to detail! I like it!
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01-23-2014, 03:47 PM
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7/0 Gami octopus.
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01-23-2014, 03:53 PM
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5/0 sometimes 6/0
M&D's carries VMC live bait hooks for $7ish (25pk).
Gamakatsu's were $20+ for a 25pk. the last time I bought them.
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01-23-2014, 04:06 PM
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5/0
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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01-23-2014, 04:07 PM
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6/0
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01-23-2014, 05:14 PM
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I use 8/0 for larger eels and 7/0 for smaller ones.
I don't use the Gami hooks though I use the Mustad Big Gun live bait hooks.
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01-23-2014, 05:15 PM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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both... 6/0 and 7/0. I used to fish the 6/0 exclusively to help avoid snags, but lately I have been favoring the 7/0 hooks. I like the wider gap for larger fish. That being said, i dont use the live bait hooks, i use the octopus hook. I like the longer shank as opposed to the live bait, as well as the offset beak as opposed to the live bait hook which has no offset.
In the long run, if you are using 6/0 or 7/0 for live eels, you are in the right neighborhood. Feel confident with either
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01-23-2014, 05:18 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
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8/0.
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01-23-2014, 05:26 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
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Sinners!
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01-23-2014, 05:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by numbskull
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7/0 |
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01-23-2014, 07:31 PM
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5/0 for smaller size eels,6/0 for the majority and 7/0 for congers and yoyo.
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01-23-2014, 10:33 PM
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5/0 or 6/0 whatever I have. For average sized eels makes little difference.
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01-23-2014, 10:36 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys. Was asking more out of curiously than anything. I may try 7/0 a bit more this spring to see if it makes a difference.
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01-24-2014, 09:03 AM
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Eels
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5/0 HD
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01-24-2014, 09:23 AM
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HD?
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01-24-2014, 09:24 AM
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Eels
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redsoxticket
HD?
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Heavy Duty,they are a lot thicker.
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Live bait sharp hooks and timing is all you need
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01-24-2014, 09:26 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Originally Posted by 5/0
Heavy Duty,they are a lot thicker.
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And add a little extra weight to the front of the eel to help get it down a little more  |
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01-24-2014, 01:50 PM
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Here fishy fishy
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6/0 or 7/0
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01-24-2014, 01:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
And add a little extra weight to the front of the eel to help get it down a little more |
How would you know that? You don't fish.
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01-25-2014, 03:32 PM
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I use 8/0 Gami mainly , but I did try the "demon hook" I think mustad makes them. Its heavier for sure and did help keep the eel down low on a longer drift. Made a difference IMO. It was a straight j circle with no off set , worked great in the canal but was too heavy in the surf.
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01-25-2014, 04:00 PM
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end of the fence guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: tiverton ri
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7/0
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boat fish dont count
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01-25-2014, 06:33 PM
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7/0 hd
I've also tried the VMC tuna hooks, which were VERY GOOD if you stay on top of the points with a sharpener
the regular gami octos have a real thin shank, im my opinion.
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01-25-2014, 06:54 PM
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Thanks guys. Do you snell your eel hooks to the leaders or use a clinch or palomar?
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01-25-2014, 06:59 PM
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Eels
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Location: Cape Cod,MA.
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Snell to 40# Seaguar
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01-25-2014, 10:44 PM
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If its a bent hook I snell it, straight j hooks get palomar
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Last edited by tysdad115; 01-26-2014 at 08:30 AM..
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01-25-2014, 11:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tysdad115
If its a bent hook I smell it, straight j hooks get palomar
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Andy, what does it smell like?
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01-26-2014, 01:38 AM
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Frank Capone
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Hamden, Connecticut
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6/0, 7/0 and 8/0....depending on the size of the eels
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01-26-2014, 08:30 AM
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Quote:
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Andy, what does it smell like?
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Like auto correct is smarter than I am...
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