How Do You Use Eel As Fly Fishing Bait?
Eels are slippery and slimy, but they make good bait for striped bass in late summer or early fall. And the best part is they are easy to use. Follow these simple tips, and you just may get hooked on eels. Use paper towels or dry rags to grip an eel. If you are fishing from a sandy beach, a handful of sand works just as well and is more environmentally friendly. Keep eels on ice to slow down their metabolism and make it easier to grab one. It’ll begin squirming again when it hits the warm water. Carry eels from the bait shop in a small cooler with an ice pack. Avoid unpacked ice because when it melts, the eels will use up all the oxygen and eventually die of suffocation. Stun the eel by throwing it on the ground forcefully before skinning it. Skin the eel with a sharp knife. Make a circular cut below the fins and peeling back the skin. Tie part of an eel on your fly fishing rod and get ready for the striped bass. Use an eel needle to attach some leader line and a hook through the body
