question concerning artificial eels from shore

[Fantom]

if using an artificial eel, how long would you make the trace if casting
from shore/pier using a spinning rod/reel?

I was going to attach a 1/2 ounce bullet to the main line.

TIA

[Martyn]

Have a look at www.wordlseafishing.com - loads of info there - but I
normally use a 2' - 3' snood

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Martyn
"Fantom" > wrote in message
...
> if using an artificial eel, how long would you make the trace if casting
> from shore/pier using a spinning rod/reel?
>
> I was going to attach a 1/2 ounce bullet to the main line.
>
> TIA
>

[Derek Moody]

In article >, Fantom
> wrote:
> if using an artificial eel, how long would you make the trace if casting
> from shore/pier using a spinning rod/reel?
>
> I was going to attach a 1/2 ounce bullet to the main line.

If it's small enough to cast with a 1/2 oz then it's small enough to cast on
a fly rod with no weight.

Larger ones can be cast with as much trail as you can manage but don't use a
bullet directly on the line, attach a three way swivel and put the weight on
an inch or two of dropper - this more or less completely eliminates twist
and improves presentation.

Cheerio,

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