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CJROSCOW
Clint
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 Posted - 14 August 2009 : 8:23:43 PM
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Having located somewhere containing some large eels by accidental captures I would like to target them properly with specimen tactics. I've read a little on the topic, I understand they don't like resistance so open bail arms and running leads are a must. Could any one with more experience in targeting eels give me any advice on rigs/bait that have worked well for them?
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cant win
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Posted - 14 August 2009 : 10:01:30 PM
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| i was talking to a lad who just fishes for big eels and he uses whitebait on a single hook |
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danny_glover09
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Posted - 15 August 2009 : 01:05:10 AM
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| i have caught eels on meat unexpectidly. also a big lobworm works well |
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castaline
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Posted - 15 August 2009 : 8:51:07 PM
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The late John Sidley caught more specimen eels than anyone before or since.
His book on eel fishing, ( Beekay Successful Angling series, ISBN 978-1-904784-08-01 ) contains a wealth of useful information, and is a great read too. They're getting a bit hard to find now, but sometimes turn up on ebay. Got my copy for a fiver... 
You could also look on the National Anguilla Club website for links and information.
Hope this helps. Cheers, Castaline.
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zanderhunter
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Cambridgeshire
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Posted - 23 August 2009 : 10:58:13 PM
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rigwise id get some 3oz bombs, and some john roberts run rings (or fox, they do the job as well).
the effect of a heavy bomb means that they are less likely to move, especially if you use a grippa sort. that coupled with the run ring means they will be more resistance free.
a wire trace- drennan carboflex in 10lb wil probably be ok, or some kryston quiksilver in 45lbs to a size 1 hook, half of dead roach, bleak etc, whatever silver fish is natural to the water on one rod, bunch of lobworms on the other, over a bed of dead maggots, and off you go.
would be wise to prebait if possible, and fish at night as well.
any questions feel free to PM me |
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BEDLAM
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Posted - 30 August 2009 : 9:55:05 PM
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why 3 oz bombs
it seems over kill unless fishing strong tidle rivers? |
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bluntbaby
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Posted - 02 September 2009 : 09:07:17 AM
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| quote : Originally posted by zanderhunter
rigwise id get some 3oz bombs, and some john roberts run rings (or fox, they do the job as well).
the effect of a heavy bomb means that they are less likely to move, especially if you use a grippa sort. that coupled with the run ring means they will be more resistance free.
a wire trace- drennan carboflex in 10lb wil probably be ok, or some kryston quiksilver in 45lbs to a size 1 hook, half of dead roach, bleak etc, whatever silver fish is natural to the water on one rod, bunch of lobworms on the other, over a bed of dead maggots, and off you go.
would be wise to prebait if possible, and fish at night as well.
any questions feel free to PM me
I do the same with my pike rigs (the large bombs) for the same reason, im convinced it creates less resistance and theres no danger of the lead moving around on a take. Everthing Ive read says use the lightest lead you can get away with, but to me surely that just means it will move and possibly give the fish an idea that somthing is wrong? Big leads on run rings work for my piking, and I expect they would do the same for Eels. |
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zanderhunter
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Posted - 05 September 2009 : 8:45:54 PM
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same as bluntbaby.
if you are fishing with an open bailarm then there is no resistance there, once the lines been pulled out of a clip (thats how i do it).
as the bobbins i use are very light there is no resistance there either.
3oz bomb is hard for a fish to pull, but as the run ring is a lot larger in diameter than a swivel would be, the line can pass through it a lot easier.
therefore, a fish picks up the bait, and it registers straight through to the alarm and or bobbin. if you had a lead of an ounce or so, personally i think even with this system that it could be moved by the fish pulling the line in a different direction. if its moving, it creates resistance( possibly by bouncing along the bottom etc etc), the fish might drop the bait.
i dont think a three ounce bomb will move at all due to all the combinations, and therefore be less resistant |
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blanker sam
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Posted - 07 September 2009 : 09:50:14 AM
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| Ive always done well in my local lake by using about 3-4 worms on a 8 hook, night time is the best for big eels by far in my oppinion |
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Mickone
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Posted - 08 September 2009 : 12:58:01 PM
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| There is one species of eel but they turn into two types. One grows a bigger head & mouth which will take small dead baits & the other will only take small baits (maggots or red worm). The big'ens feed at night. |
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