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05-18-2016, 06:53 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Would this work?
When I fish eels, it is almost always from a boat. But with Cuttyhunk trip approaching I was giving thought to trying something new for the lower (or upper) half of the tide. The rocks and weed present some challenge for that last 10-15 yards of retrieve. So what if I used a casting egg, with a 4' leader to a live eel? My hope is to have the eel out beyond the junk, fishing longer, and that the egg will help bring the eel up through those last 10 yards more easily....
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05-18-2016, 07:01 PM
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User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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I'm not joking, how about a bobber, use to fish macs that a way
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05-18-2016, 07:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
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I don't know how that would cast. Eggs work great getting lite stuff out but i think you will helicopter with an eel. I would think the last 10-15 yards of the retrieve could be productive and lifting your tip should get you in fine.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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05-18-2016, 07:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
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pick up the retrieve for the last 10/15
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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05-19-2016, 06:17 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clammer
pick up the retrieve for the last 10/15
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This.... there is a rock pile I fish ( by boat) that requires making a pass through rock weed infested rocks to get back to the boat... works good....until you hook a fish... some how they always end up IN THE WEEDS.
so how are you going to land the fish through the weeds |
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05-18-2016, 08:02 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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No. Just bring dead eels... much better
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Bryan
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05-19-2016, 06:22 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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I would use 20 lb mono because it floats vs. braid that sinks. That should do it.
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05-19-2016, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
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I think the eel and egg would helicopter when you cast and you would end up with a mess. Eels come up to the surface very fast on a quick retrieve. I would say just pick up the retrieve speed when you get in close. Using a long rod would help too. Wish I were going this year.
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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05-19-2016, 06:50 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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High tip, fast wind to get over the bubble weed. Or go to Churches and the other places without the bubble weed
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05-19-2016, 06:54 AM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
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Wade out that 10-15 yards 😬
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05-19-2016, 10:48 AM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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I would not recommend the casting egg... there is just no need... besides, the eel will just ball up on the hook.
i fish eels in the weediest of boulder fields, and its a non-issue. Just speed up your retrieve towards the end. as previously stated, dead eels are also a great option (just zip-tie it to the shank of the hook)
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05-19-2016, 11:10 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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Skin the eel, put it on a needlefish so you feel good about things, then use a darter.
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