charliebrown Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Afternoon all, Im after a decent eel this summer (or what summer we might have left anyway!) and just wondering if anyone knows a water that might throw up an eel or two? Not after anyones secret waters, but an idea of where to start would be a massive help. Im in Welwyn garden area but happy to do a bit of driving for the right spot, any ideas? Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Sometimes big lakes/pits near the sea, or a tidal river are the best places. There are quite a few between Rye and Hythe in Kent that hold big eels, but they are all controlled by Angling Clubs who don't issue day tickets. I would guess there are quite a few in Essex. We caught some big ones out of Hanningfield Reservoir about 30 years ago, but thats all trout fishing now, I think ( but the eels will still be there and it is a very big place). We also fished some lakes near Waltham Forest and had large eels while deadbaiting for pike, but I can't remember what the lakes are called and it was a long time ago. I would telephone around the Tackle Shops in chosen areas and ask them, they will know and have day ticket information etc. Now that most waters are commercial, or trying to attract Club members, they openly publicise what the potential catches are. There are very few secret places, although I do know a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebrown Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Cheers, Ive tried the local tackle shops round here, but as soon as you mention eels you can see it in their eyes, their thinking 'Nutter' ! Also tried the NAC, not a lot of help! Hanningfords been mentioned to me before, A spot of 'guesting' might be called for ! It seems that everyone who knows of decent eels keeps information very close to their chests, understandable but a bit frustrating non the less. I was Visiting Relatives in the midlands over the weekend and ducked out to the local tackle shop for a chat and hes given me a few places to start round Worcester, mainly canals. So I might resign myself to a few more trips to visit familly in the day and spending the night on the bank! Its either that or a few trips to the thames for a chuck it and hope sessions, never know might bump int a cat while im at it. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Good luck with your quest Charlie Brown. I can't buy Eels for love nor money due to the disease that's affecting them LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebrown Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Cheers, I think im gonna need a bit of luck! These Eels wont be going in jelly though, Im feeling generous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Good luck with your quest Charlie Brown. I can't buy Eels for love nor money due to the disease that's affecting them LB LB, Do you want some eels? I know a hotspot near me I can go and get some for you. Just let me know Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Good luck with your quest Charlie Brown. I can't buy Eels for love nor money due to the disease that's affecting them LB LB, Do you want some eels? I know a hotspot near me I can go and get some for you. Just let me know Cheers Martin You have PM and there is some good lucre in eels at the moment LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Dunno about now, but as a lad any of the docks in East London would yield bundles of them, with a bit of meat pie as the best bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebrown Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks for the replys everyone, Martin: LB, Do you want some eels? I know a hotspot near me I can go and get some for you. Just let me know Cheers Martin Now your just winding me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 No I am not winding you up, I know a place where you can catch eels all day long on freshwater gear and earthworms. Overnight gets frantic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 This is the time of year for them too! I`m hoping to get some fishing done soon, best of luck to those going out for some big snakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebrown Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think im gonna have a go at the dockyards Fatcatsplat mentioned (cheers BTW). Sorry Martain wasnt meant in that way, meant to call you a tease ! Will post if I manage anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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