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09-24-2010, 07:09 AM
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big eels
So I toss my green crab pot off the dock to start collecting some tautog bait for next month and I happen to check it the next day just to see if there are many green crabs around me. I get a few but picked up a bigass eel. So I put everything in my keeper and toss the pot back in while I Try and figure out how I could fish this thing. It is really thick and large. The next day I am showing a buddy this eel and for the hell of it pull up the crab pot and there is another even bigger eel in the pot, neither of these you can get your hand around. They are not really long just really thick.
Ideas on how to fish these? (I was thinking a 12/0 hook and just let it swim around Nomans or GayHead some evening on the drift.)
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09-24-2010, 07:13 AM
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Skin it for a large pikie.
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09-24-2010, 07:23 AM
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slow eddie
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the old timers insisted on big snakes for bait. big bait = big fish
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put them back alive. i do have grandkids.
as your hair gets whiter, your gear gets lighter. 
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09-24-2010, 07:31 AM
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Eat it....a little butter and Garlic  |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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09-24-2010, 07:33 AM
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They suck to cast  but the good news is they are too thick to ball up on you |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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Apocalypse is Coming:
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09-24-2010, 07:55 AM
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I like the Nomans idea. You could run east as well and swim them under a balloon at the Sword.
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-24-2010, 08:06 AM
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Night Stalker
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eelskin plug
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09-24-2010, 08:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by luds
eelskin plug
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I second that |
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09-24-2010, 12:10 PM
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Used to see them that big and bigger fishing the freshwater lake. Never fished one but I'll bet John is right on the casting. I would fish those off the boat at some of your favorite honey holes for the cow of a lifetime. Maybe try one of those spots we chunked bunker at all night long Jim.
Good luck!
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09-24-2010, 12:19 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
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Quote:
Originally Posted by luds
eelskin plug
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and eat it,,,, YUM,, |
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09-24-2010, 12:52 PM
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Surfcaster
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BM Cowboy skin
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09-24-2010, 01:19 PM
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Liveline it. I'm sure a big blockhead bluefish would love it.
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09-24-2010, 03:07 PM
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mmm..eat if if nothing bites it...
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09-24-2010, 05:12 PM
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Can I go with you Jim? 
I'd like to see whatever inhales that thing |
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09-24-2010, 05:48 PM
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What was that!?!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Eat it....a little butter and Garlic |
tastes like chicken  |
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09-24-2010, 05:50 PM
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Swim it near some tuna and see if they take it.
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09-24-2010, 06:33 PM
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Eat that eel.They are delicious.As far as the skin.Whatever......
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09-24-2010, 08:47 PM
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Eels
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Give to me I'll put it to use |
Live bait sharp hooks and timing is all you need
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