Eels

[Dave Smith]

had three takes last wednesday night, one I somehow managed to miss the other two aborted.

I struck the take as quickly as I could, should I have waited a little? to be honest though I want to aviod deep hooking if I possibly can, rather miss a take.

[zedhead]

What baits where you using?

 

I always strike immediately when eel fishing and hook most of the runs I get from eels, with the hook usually being bang in the middle of the botton lip.

 

The only advice I can offer is always strike straight away and match your hook size to the bait.

 

for dead baits, roach heads etc I use a sz 4 or even a sz 2 with a short wire trace, for lobworms I tend to use a sz 6. I only ever use barbless hooks for eels.

 

Hope this helps and good luck with the snakes.

Edited May 22, 2007 by zedhead

[Dave Smith]

all the runs came to Roach, either tail or head on a size one Korda wide gape.

[dant]

It could very well just be smaller Eels picking the bait and running with it.. Maybe try dropping the size of your baits a little and knocking the hook size down or changing to narrower gaped hooks...

Edited May 22, 2007 by dant

[Dave Smith]

any hook recommendations?

 

I'm using Korda wide gapes for fish baits and big T raptors for worms.

[dant]

How about a ESP G-4 Raptor or something of a similar shape to these.. The shape of the Gardener Mugga might well lend itself to successful hook up with Eels..

 

To be honest 3 missed runs in a nights Eel fishing isn't too much out of the ordinary.. If you've ever seen an Eel feed, especially a smaller one, it's not as straight foward as some species.. If you stick it out I'm sure they'll come..

[Dave Smith]

Cheers, I'm out again tonight... if the same thing happens I'll take a look at the G-4's and Muggas. for next week.