Eel's What is the approch for them??

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Michael Hall

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When I was on the river tees about a month back there were eels jumping a fair bit so I know that they were there but I couldn't catch them what is the best method and set up to use to catch them. I know that worm is the best bait but what approch should I use??
 
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Mark Frame

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try after dark on a running lead.
failing that a hessian sack tied with a small opening in the top a few lumps of liver placed in the edge at dusk go back the next morning bingo a full sack mind you thats only any good if your going to eat them
 
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Nicky Garbutt

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to stop deep hooking use a 1 inch bit of wire on the hook pulled right up to the eye.
 
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michael hall

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cheers guys
I`ll try it next time i go to the river!!
 
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Rob Brownfield

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My approach to eels is in my car...then a short walk....hehe...

Seriously....I have tried the usual worms and very small deadbaits....but only really had average results..however..I have had eels pick up sardines and rip there bellies out...so....I started fishing a deadbait for Pike, but casting close using strips of fish etc...seems to work.
 
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Chris Bishop

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I've had them pick up big deads, chew the bellies out of 'em and even had one take a livebait in the summer.

When fishing deliberately for them I've hardly ever managed to catch one but a mate of mine who's a total eel nut fishes the marshes using liver (!) as bait.
 
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michael hall

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Did you hair rig the sardines?
And did you get a good result compared to the worm.
Could also put the juice's from the tin into you ground bait aswell!!

I`ll give that a go as well!

Thanks Rob
 
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Craig w

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i used to use real cheap nasty lucheon Meat with a worm on & a crap line to catch them in the high tides off the pontoon i lived near by on The River Tamar @ Calstock.

:))
 
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michael hall

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craig have you tried limpets when crabbing??

the crabs go for the black of the limpet.

I tries it at south shields and I got two every time i put in!!
 
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Rob Brownfield

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Michael....not tinned Sardines mate....fresh ones from Tescos :eek:) They come in 5 pound bags for a few quid.
 
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Craig w

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mmm... not used umm michael but i will try it next time we go for a few ..
 
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