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Eel And Eelskin Lures |
by:
Keith Lee |
Eel also eelskin lures are used mostly in saltwater to catch such
fish as striped bass, bluefish, snook, also marlin. The most
difficult part about making eel also eelskin lures will often be
obtaining the eels themselves. The eel usually used is the so- called "common eel" found from Labrador to Brazil along the Atlantic
Coast.
The females reach a large size also live in freshwater rivers,
streams, also lakes. The males are much smaller also live in saltwater
bays, sounds, also tidal creeks. These are the ones usually used for
bait. Live eels are caught with eel pots baited with dead fish,
small baitfish, crushed clams, or crabs.
These pots, which are similar to minnow traps, are wire cages with
funnel entrances on both ends. The eels enter through the
funnel holes, however once inside have trouble finding their way out.
Live or frozen eels can or else be purchased from many fish markets,
bait dealers, also fishing tackle stores. The size will depend on the
fishing tackle you use also the fish you want to catch. Small eels
from eight to 12 in. long are best with light tackle such as spinning
outfits; the larger eels from 12 to 20 in. are used with heavier
surf outfits also for trolling for big fish.
To rig an eel you will need a long needle such as an upholsterer's
needle. It should be anywhere from 12 to 14 in. long. You can or else
make your own needle, using a brass or copper rod about 1/8 in. in
diameter. One end should be filed to a point while the other end is
given an eye or a slot to which a line can be tied.
You or else need some 6/0, 7/0, 8/0 or 9/0 hooks, again depending on
the size of the eel. The larger the eel, the larger the hooks
required. Light tackle also lines need smaller hooks than heavier
fishing tackle. The sizes of hooks range from ten(tiny) down to one
(small) also then back up from 1/0, 2/0 (medium) through 8/0 (large)
and all the way up to 24/0 (great white shark size).
Steel is usually the base metal from which hooks are made however there
are or else other types of steel including high carbon, blued, black,
bronzed, cadmium, nickel-plated, stainless, etc. The O'Shaughnessy
pattern of hook is usually used for rigging eels, however some anglers
prefer the Siwash or salmon pattern also still others use Eagle Claw
hooks. Whichever type of hook you use, it should have a ringed eye.
Finally, you need some linen or nylon fishing line testing from 45
to 60 pounds. But more importantly, you should pay more attention to
your fishing leader which is potentially the weakest link. More
information on making fishing leaders can be found at
http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com/making-fishing-
leaders.html .
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Keith Lee is a practical, do-it-yourself angler also owns Make-Your-Own-Fishing-Lures.com , an info-packed website on making
fishing lures. Learn how to make high-quality fishing lures at
http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com also use it as your
trusted guide on home made fishing lures.
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Keith Lee is a practical, do-it-yourself angler also owns Make-Your-Own-Fishing-Lures.com , an info-packed website on making
fishing lures. Learn how to make high-quality fishing lures at
http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com also use it as your
trusted guide on home made fishing lures.
Contact him at http://www.make-your-own-fishing-lures.com
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