Deab-bait Sand Eel presentation for Bass?

[JeffB]

Cheers FTH's,

 

I may grab a pack for back up but am really confused as to whether they will score or not due to the very indifferent feedback I'm getting about them ;0/

 

I suppose the only way to find out is through trial and error and at £1:95 for a 10 pack it's not going to brake the bank so I'm going to grab some...

[Judley]

Good luck JeffB, & let us know how you get on

 

I'd be off for a session myself, but due to an osteopathic appointment those Bass will have to wait!

[Judley]

Oh, & here's a link to explain a "pennel rig" - 'cos i didn't know either.

 

http://www.gamefisherman.co.uk/ishop/1019/

[JeffB]

Thanks foer that Judley,

 

And don't worry, the Bass will be patiently waiting for you buddy ;0)

 

When you do get that biggy let us know and yes, you're going to know about it!

[Toerag]

If you're going to fish a dead bait then you're probably better off with a fillet of mackerel or big peeler. You need to be using a bait that fits on a 5/0 hook realistically. Dead sandeel are about 10% as effective as live ones.

[AlderneyBassman]

I prefer head.

Mackerel head

[Salar]

Just to add to the confusion - I've never had much success with dead/frozen sandeel. Live OK, Mackeral OK, squid OK, pouting OK, Smelt OK, worm I don't use much these days and crab not at all cos its too expensive and time consuming to collect. FWIW. Good luck!

[Grant]

Why not try spinning with the the dead sandeel? I have had a bit of luck with that (same technique as for Pollock).

 

Dead bait wise, its squid and white rag for me!

[tack4]

JeffB:

What sort of area was that Tack4?

it was at a rocky outcrop sw scotland

 

[Guest stevie cop]

Mike Rawle would be Johns brother then? ;o)