How can I hook EELS without killing them

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

I hook 'em under the jaw and out either left or right eye socket depending on where Im located in relation to any current in the area.

I'm curious as to the difference on the Eye Socket. Why does the current matter on this?

[CANAL RAT]

keep the eels COLD! it slows them down they will livin up once in the water or you can whack there tail that stunns them. you can hook them up through the eye or the "eel man" way

[tynan19]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I'm curious as to the difference on the Eye Socket. Why does the current matter on this?

It lets the eel swim or drift in a more natural way.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by tynan19

It lets the eel swim or drift in a more natural way.

So which eye for which type of current. would it be if the current is flowing left to right you would put it in the right eye (as you're looking at it) and visa versa

[ThrowingTimber]

yes tdf

my bad I made up a lil diagram yesterday but never put it up.. I owe you a glass of amber liquid

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

yes tdf

my bad I made up a lil diagram yesterday but never put it up.. I owe you a glass of amber liquid

Now we're talking.....mmmmm....amber liquid