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Re: American Eels: Traps, Baits, Locations [Re: Aix sponsa] #6192390
03/19/18 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted By: Aix sponsa
Are eels the kind of thing that you catch one, have a few empty pots, and then maybe catch another, it would it be somewhat comparable to crab pots where you catch at least several per pot if you're in a good spot?


Here we may get 8-12 in a trap if it’s in a good spot. Do American eels live in LA waters? I was not sure if they went west of FL
As far as where to fish I would fish in 100% fresh water to stay away from the crabs. Similar to areas you would fish for cat fish

Last edited by scalloper; 03/19/18 02:02 PM.

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Re: American Eels: Traps, Baits, Locations [Re: Phil Nichols] #6192399
03/19/18 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted By: Phil Nichols
In NJ, folks shoot at each other over elvers (little eels.)

I buy elvers. We open the 22ed of this month


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Re: American Eels: Traps, Baits, Locations [Re: Aix sponsa] #7014151
10/11/20 03:18 AM
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Any luck with the eels?

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