Kayak Fishing

sand eel

sand eel
one of the most commonly used fish baits ideal for targeting rays dog fish whiting and a host of other fish

sand eels come in different sizes it is important too match the bait too the size of hook that you are going too be using sand eel can be used on its own or part of a cocktail sand eel can be deadly for pollock if you spin it

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fig 1
you require a fully thawed sand eel and a aberdeen hook

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fig 2
open the mouth of the eel and put the point of the hook in
fig 3
run the hook right down the eel

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fig4
the hook should come out two thirds of the way down

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fig5
make a half hitch in the snood line and put it over the snout of the eel or use bait elastic
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some anglers cut the tail off the eel

Article by Kevin Ashton

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