The strangest fish that we fish for in this country are the eels. With their snake-like shape, these carnivores are mainly found in rivers in coastal regions. Unfortunately, eels are threatened with extinction, which is why there are closed seasons or minimum sizes in many federal states. Despite their unusual appearance, they are very popular and tasty edible fish. Smoked, pickled or freshly prepared, eels often end up on the plate. Eel fishing is becoming increasingly popular and at Tackle-Deals you will find the perfect fishing tackle to successfully land the fish. Browse through our offers now!
The most popular fishing methods for eel are bottom fishing and float fishing. The fish are mainly found close to the bottom and in swampy, muddy areas of lakes and rivers. Catching eels is a longer pleasure and is particularly successful in the evening and at night. When eel fishing in the River, there are also good chances of catching fish during the day. Depending on the set-up, you will need various equipment for eel fishing.
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Which eel fishing rig you use depends on the fishing location and the time of year. With a bait rig, the chances are best at the lake. The running lead rig has proven itself best on rivers. There are many baits that eels respond to. Dew worms, bait fish, nudibranchs, red worms, shrimps or liver work particularly well. With special eel food, you can lure the fish out of their hiding places even better. The chances of catching an eel are particularly high when the weather is poor. Don't forget a fishing tent to protect yourself from the rain!
Eels are active and hungry, especially in summer, and will pounce on anything that comes their way at night. In winter, eel fishing is less successful as the fish hardly eat and rarely dare to leave their hiding places. When fishing for eel, don't forget to take a net and a measuring tape with you. You can find everything else you need to land big eels in our store. Pay attention to the current offers and strike quickly!