Sand Eels

[capecodder]

I use sand eels quite a bit at Race Point and the Lower Cape. Part of your trouble is that frozen sand eels don't hold together well. Your best bet is fresh (as with any bait) and even what tackle shops sell may be a bit old (more than 2 days). I usually only use one per hook and hook it three times - first just under the gills, then back through twice. I use Octopus 6/0 and circle octopus (even bigger) without a problem.

The key is in freshness. When you buy them, they should be pretty firm not mushy.

Good luck