Curious does anyone out there know a readily available food source for eels in a tank that they would eat? I don't want to use horseshoe crabs. they are far better used for medical purposes, in fact they can tap them for blood with a high survival rate Its a waste to kill them for bait or to feed them to bait eels. just curious if any one has any ideas
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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Originally Posted by dannyplug1
Curious does anyone out there know a readily available food source for eels in a tank that they would eat? I don't want to use horseshoe crabs. they are far better used for medical purposes, in fact they can tap them for blood with a high survival rate Its a waste to kill them for bait or to feed them to bait eels. just curious if any one has any ideas
per my post...pond pellets for gold fish.. besides being inexpensive.. they contain vitamins and minerals to maintain their skeletons and slime coat... the fish meal in them assures that they are consumed... they tend to pollute the water less than other meaty foods..
I guess this would not apply if you are commercial fishing since this applies to recreational eel possession.
But recreationally, if you buy or trap or whatever 10 eels everyday and only use half of these and toss the left overs in your at home keep tank and weeks later have 70 at home are you in violation? It says 25 PER DAY.
•It is unlawful for any fisherman to take, possess or land more than 25 eels per day without holding a commercial fisherman permit endorsed for eels
•If an individual purchases more that 25 eels from a bait shop or dealer and is transporting eels, the individual must be able to document the purchase of eels with a receipt from the seller
As long as you have the permit you can have as many as you want.
American Eel (1)
All Jan 01 - Dec 31
9 in
No Limit
of course, Charter boats have special rules
Last edited by thefishingfreak; 12-29-2014 at 04:30 PM..
•It is unlawful for any fisherman to take, possess or land more than 25 eels per day without holding a commercial fisherman permit endorsed for eels
•If an individual purchases more that 25 eels from a bait shop or dealer and is transporting eels, the individual must be able to document the purchase of eels with a receipt from the seller
As long as you have the permit you can have as many as you want.
American Eel (1)
All Jan 01 - Dec 31
9 in
No Limit
of course, Charter boats have special rules
And if that's not enough,,, check with your local Natural Resource office,, there is most likely a town permit required also..
crabs. they are far better used for medical purposes, in fact they can tap them for blood with a high survival rate Its a waste to kill them for bait or to feed them to bait eels. just curious if any one has any ideas
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