Canal Specials and Eel Skin Needle

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Mr. Krinkle

what size hook? If you don't mind me asking. That's intersting you mention that becauseI was thinking that 2 hooks much really chew up the eel skin.

I use a 6x 4/0 and wolverine split ring (you need to change the hook often, or even better take it off each time). The 6x because there is a real chance at a very substantial fish with the thing (it ends up about 12-14" long). Had a lot of tail tangling issues with the second hook. Tried the heavy mono stiffener trick, but didn't make much difference.

[Mr. Krinkle]

Thanks for the info. It's much appreciated!