Eel Retrieve variations

[JFigliuolo]

BB is dead on as far as casting distance. Many night's in the yak I'll pick up fish JUST out of casting range from shore. It's possible that you could hit the strike zone on the end of your cast...

[JohnR]

And when you do cast (once the eel has calmed down and won't quickly ball on you) let it sink before your retrieve. Then go slow.

Other times when it feels fishy but no bumps or light bumps, go to a faster retrieve. Also, sometimes be sure to keep your eel in the water all the way to the end on some casts as sometimes the hit will come at your feet.