Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Slimers


So far this season I've landed 11 Wye eels, mostly over a pound, two over two pounds to 2lb 9oz (above). When people ask 'have you caught anything?' and I mention an eel in my answer they always comment 'you don't see many of those anymore'.

Perhaps they aren't being caught as much on hair-rigs and pellet - but they are certainly still there. I like eels, and once they get over a pound they are fairly easy to unhook (photographing them is a different story) - and I'd love to see a 3lb+ eel this summer...

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  1. I haven't caught a Wye barbel for years but know that a worm will pull them in from miles around. 2lb plus eels are good fish, I wonder what lies in the deep pools?

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    1. I think that’s what keeps me going back - wondering what is in the next deep pool..!

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