Where are you getting skins

[Rockfish9]

I trap all my own eels... so that is not an issue...

once cured (after skinning I coat the inside and out with Kosher salt and dry)... once attached to the plug... I simply hang the plug and let the skin dry.. some plugs have been in service for 10 years now.. as long as they are stored in a cool dry place they will not mildew...

[ecduzitgood]

Originally Posted by Rockfish9

I trap all my own eels... so that is not an issue...

once cured (after skinning I coat the inside and out with Kosher salt and dry)... once attached to the plug... I simply hang the plug and let the skin dry.. some plugs have been in service for 10 years now.. as long as they are stored in a cool dry place they will not mildew...

Wow, I thought they had to be refrigerated and kept from drying out. Would you say the hardware stands up better letting them dry out? I have never used one on a plug thinking the salt would accelerate the corrosion of the hooks and swivels leading to failure.
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[dannyplug1]

Just checked the cow harbor site they get 12.00 for a big skin or rigged eel. Glad I learned how to acquire my own skins and rig my own eels. One two pound blue and that 12.00 rigged eel is toast!