Rigged eels & rubber eels, Slug-gos, etc.

[eelman]

Originally Posted by vineyardblues

Good reading today Thanks

Bill quick question on your Cutty eel rigs .
How the LL do you get that hook down the eels mouth so far?

Thanks in advance
VB

It goes in pretty easy acually, I pinch the eel near his head and the mouth opens nice and wide, Thats acually a short shank hook so it gets good and covered.

I dont like the octopus hooks because they are to thin and tear thru the eel to easily and have a longet shank than I like, to me, the Mustad 94150 6/0 is the best eel hook on the market. I sharpen my hooks to a needle point and they are just as sharp as gamis.....

They used to call that hook a "live bait" hook now they call it an "all around" still the same hook.

[vineyardblues]

Thanks Bill, "pinch the eel between his ears!" and he opens his mouth!
Just like @^%$&$&^*

lol

VB

[Skitterpop]

on the hooks somewhere you said you used big siwash then another the Mustad 94150 which is a O`Shaughnessy ringed bronzed extra short shank hook

Just trying to get stuff together for the new season and appreciate your info.

I think Steve M said he liked Gami all around and Octopus but you say no?

~~~~~~~ Honey I need about $200.00 for Slug-Gos, a variety of hooks, dacron,super glue, and yes those are eels in the freezer......



You two you should do a book together

[eelman]

Originally Posted by Indanite

on the hooks somewhere you said you used big siwash then another the Mustad 94150 which is a O`Shaughnessy ringed bronzed extra short shank hook

Just trying to get stuff together for the new season and appreciate your info.

I think Steve M said he liked Gami all around and Octopus but you say no?

~~~~~~~ Honey I need about $200.00 for Slug-Gos, a variety of hooks, dacron,super glue, and yes those are eels in the freezer......



You two you should do a book together

I use mono to mono via the albright knot, this knot is fantastic and I have never had one fail.

The siwash hooks are for rigged eels and the 94150 is what I use for live eels.

I dont like the gamis for two reasons: 1st for me they are to thin and tear though an eel easier. The other is that they dont rust out.If I cut the leader to release a fish the mustad rusts out fast........

[Skitterpop]

Thank you very much Bill


When should I expect the book coauthored by you and Steve?

You could do a simple construction booklet and I bet it would sell.

Mike

[Diamond Tackle]

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Really good info. Thanks for sharing .
If you even want to try some Block Tin eel squids to experiment with, just drop me an email with your addr.

[RIROCKHOUND]

FYI;
If your not crazy about the long point on the Siwash, the 8/0 or 9/0 tinned version of the Bronze 94150 that Bill uses for eels can be used for Rigged eels too... picked up that tip from a long Island transplant that DZ often refers to as 'Darter Al' although Dr. "Darter Al" might be more appropriate....

[eelman]

Originally Posted by Indanite

Thank you very much Bill


When should I expect the book coauthored by you and Steve?

You could do a simple construction booklet and I bet it would sell.

Mike

Nah.I dont mind sharing what has worked for me and I am sure there are hundreds of other ways to do things that come to the same result, this stuff is just was has produced for me over the years....different strokes for different folks..........

[Redsoxticket]

What surf and bottom structure conditions do you use for the eels with two 1/2 sinkers in the eel's mouth ?

Also, do you use the same technigue as the rigged eel when you retrieve ?

[eelman]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

What surf and bottom structure conditions do you use for the eels with two 1/2 sinkers in the eel's mouth ?

Also, do you use the same technigue as the rigged eel when you retrieve ?

yikes..I am giving away my store!! (just kiddin)

If I am fishing in water over 10 feet I may use a half ounce.( I tend to use weight more in rough water or in a current) Remember eels do sink so in water up to that height you really dont need it, I am looking to get my eels down faster in higher depths so I will use the weight to speed up the process.

As for the difference in rigged and live , its completley different, I just reel in the live one slow and let the eel do the work, every now and then a speed cahnge can produce a strike , especially when your close to the shore sometimes I will speed it up and that can trigger vicious hits right at your feet. The bass may be following that thing from the start and as soon as the fish sees the change bang! You just kind of have to feel all these things out with time and practice.

Most people make the mistake of thinking about the second cast before they finish the first! Big mistake, reel all the way to your feet, you will be amazed at the fish that will hit right in the wash...........