The American eel is an effective but often misunderstood bait for saltwater fishing. Eels are covered with a heavy coating of slime which is makes them difficult to rig and fish with. Despite their challenges, eels are a top bait … Continued
In December, 2013, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission increased the size limit on eels used as bait by recreational anglers from six to nine inches. The possession limit was reduced from 50 to 25 eels per person per day. The … Continued
Live eels are very effective live baits for catching striped bass (rockfish). Eels are usually hooked thru the lips or eye sockets and fished on a Carolina style leader, with a no weight or with an egg sinker above the … Continued
Live bait can be caught in most Virginia waters using equipment such as cast nets, sabiki rigs, seines, dip nets, minnow and fish traps, and umbrella nets. These options allow anglers to catch live baits such as grass shrimp, crabs, … Continued