Questions about eels?

[David]

You guys have been helpful in the past,so maybe you can steer me in the right direction. I've concluded that fishing at night in my area could be most productive. I live near the mouth of the Slocum River which is about 7 miles north of Cuttihunk Island. I can readily catch all the eels I need right around my house, so thats no problem. I currently have a few 8' custom boat rods that seem to be fairly stiff,so I hope they will work ok. Here are a few questions.
1.Whats the best size and type hook?
2.What length,tensile,and material should the leader be?
3.Whats the best brand and tensile strength of the main line?
4.pros and cons drifting vs. anchoring?
5.Whats the best size eel to use and the correct way to attach?
6.How long should I let the fish run before setting the hook?
7.Whats the best tide when fishing near th mouth?
Thanks for any imput.

PS If anyone would like to provide some hands on instruction, I would be more than happy to supply boat,bait,beer,and any thing else you might need.