This past weekend felt like summer, which for me means it is time to start thinking about fishing live eels from shore. This morning I decided to sling a few live eels for the first time this year. In this MFCC members' video I will share with you:
- An overview of how to fish a live eel from shore
- How to avoid and prevent the dreaded "eel ball"
- How to "lob cast" an eel
- How to tell if your eel bumped bottom, or was bit by a lethargic striper
- A simple method for hooking a live eel to diminish the amount of eels you'll lose midcast
- And more!
If you have never fished a live eel from shore before, then I feel this video will be extremely valuable to you.
Have a question about fishing live eels from shore? Let me know by commenting below!
Hey thanks Ryan. I had success last summer with two nice night stripers. I’ll be implementing your tips to have even more success this week.
Sounds good Bill. I hope you have a great time this week. Eels have been working well lately for myself and other members here on My Fishing Cape Cod. Keep me posted!
very enligtening…
i am a first year participant and follower of your postings…they are tremendous…
i will be driving in from upstate new york during the last week of september…
last year i was over in mid to late october…caught a couple of keepers…was primarily fishing at nite with eels…fishing the incoming tides at the inlet to various salt ponds in the falmouth area…where my time share is located… any thoughts on fishing techniques and/or locations during that period of time/
thanks..
dave decker
Thanks Dave! I am happy you are enjoying MFCC.
I think the strategy you used last October is perfect.
To mix things up in that area, you might try slinging eels among the many rocks and boulders that dot the Falmouth coastline.
Late September is a terrific time of the year. Keep in touch!