How to Catch an Eel

Instructions

1

Get together a good assortment of fishing tackle. Catching eels requires about the same equipment as carp fishing. A good solid rod-and-reel system with a medium-strength line will suffice.

2

Use a swivel attached to the line. A swivel will allow easy movement through the water once the eel has been hooked. Tie on a lead as well to prevent snags if the eel heads for the weeds or sunken trees.

3

Give enough slack on the line. Eels will drop the bait if they feel resistance of any strength. Let the reel spool stay open.

4

Fishing in the darkness or on moonlit nights offers a better chance of hooking eels.

5

Provide dead bait to the eel. Eels are scavengers and predators. Eels prefer dead bait, yet will occasionally strike a small live bait fish. Place the hook through the toughest and strongest portion of the bait, or the eel will simply make off with a free meal.