Came across this and thought I would share it. Can't say they are my cup of tea, scare the **** out of me 
Eel
Beautiful little film, a man with a real passion which is pleasing to see and a really incredible fish. Once again, Drennen / ESP capture everything that is magical about this pastime for me, no carp crap, at one with nature, just fishing as it should be, simply brilliant
Eel
Beautiful little film, a man with a real passion which is pleasing to see and a really incredible fish. Once again, Drennen / ESP capture everything that is magical about this pastime for me, no carp crap, at one with nature, just fishing as it should be, simply brilliant
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I watched that earlier today, that's one dedicated man. Can't stand the things myself but they were quite some beasts he caught .
I watched that earlier today, that's one dedicated man. Can't stand the things myself but they were quite some beasts he caught .
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Incredible mate, proper passion, respect to the man
Incredible mate, proper passion, respect to the man
That....floats my boat..brilliant,brilliant..
Does anyone know if eels like acidic lakes,environments,this has stirred something in me,that I have often thought of doing..
Does anyone know if eels like acidic lakes,environments,this has stirred something in me,that I have often thought of doing..
I saw one of his earlier films man is a legend huge respect for him
I remember when they Electro fished Yeoveney lake think it was late 70s
and these Huge eel`s estimated to be around 5 to 6 pounds at least turned up every one was shocked at how many and the size of them dont think anyone had ever caught one so nobody knew they were there
I remember when they Electro fished Yeoveney lake think it was late 70s
and these Huge eel`s estimated to be around 5 to 6 pounds at least turned up every one was shocked at how many and the size of them dont think anyone had ever caught one so nobody knew they were there
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Great video.
Sadly in The Netherlands the eel population is declining because of commercial fishing, too many dams, giant blades of turbines for producing electricity, etc :-(
A mate of mine caught an 105cm eel on a swan mussel a few years a go, a real monster.
What I loved about the video was the dedication of the angler and the well constructed rigds so the eel doesn't swallow the hook.
Love ESP for these specimen video's.!
Great video.
Sadly in The Netherlands the eel population is declining because of commercial fishing, too many dams, giant blades of turbines for producing electricity, etc :-(
A mate of mine caught an 105cm eel on a swan mussel a few years a go, a real monster.
What I loved about the video was the dedication of the angler and the well constructed rigds so the eel doesn't swallow the hook.
Love ESP for these specimen video's.!
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Thanks for sharing that Chris absolutely superb really enjoyed that.
Thanks for sharing that Chris absolutely superb really enjoyed that.
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Something I have never really focused on but as you say Gerry, they are there in lot of waters under the radar because people do not specifically target them, so they don't come out. The biggest I have ever seen was around 1992 and it was big, had / has a history for doing them and I will say it was 6 plus caught by a tench angler in the morning on meat, a big fish. The guy who ran the place was an avid predator angler and he had taken quite a few large eels as well as pike
Something I have never really focused on but as you say Gerry, they are there in lot of waters under the radar because people do not specifically target them, so they don't come out. The biggest I have ever seen was around 1992 and it was big, had / has a history for doing them and I will say it was 6 plus caught by a tench angler in the morning on meat, a big fish. The guy who ran the place was an avid predator angler and he had taken quite a few large eels as well as pike
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Thought the same myself Jeff, all about the fish and been there. Remarkable story really, the things that make this pastime great for me
Thought the same myself Jeff, all about the fish and been there. Remarkable story really, the things that make this pastime great for me
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fantastic
fantastic
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Cracking vid, obviously a guy with an absolute passion for what he does. However as a result I've now spent the last few evenings watching far too many hours of eel vids on Youtube!!
Cracking vid, obviously a guy with an absolute passion for what he does. However as a result I've now spent the last few evenings watching far too many hours of eel vids on Youtube!!
Brilliant video, those eels are something else and his passion for fish care is exceptional.
Not a massive fan of eels myself, but I think that's lack of knowing what to do when ones in the bottom of the net rather than anything else
Not a massive fan of eels myself, but I think that's lack of knowing what to do when ones in the bottom of the net rather than anything else
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I enjoyed that 👍🏻
I enjoyed that 👍🏻
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I shall be watching this later always been fascinated with eels,when I lived in Southampton the lane by the airport done them to 9lb plus I believe
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Just watched it and that 10lb eel was fantastic result got him once in a lifetime opportunity respect to the man after 40 years and each year do many nights blanking it's a fish of a life time
I shall be watching this later always been fascinated with eels,when I lived in Southampton the lane by the airport done them to 9lb plus I believe
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Just watched it and that 10lb eel was fantastic result got him once in a lifetime opportunity respect to the man after 40 years and each year do many nights blanking it's a fish of a life time
Some big eels up here in the lochs i have had a couple take half a mackerel whilst piking pity eel fishing is banned in scotland.
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I saw an eel dead on the canal last month got to be 36” long probably 3/4lb plus in its prime so Wednesday I'm sticking a rod or 2 out on my local canal the same area I saw the dead one so fingers crossed
I saw an eel dead on the canal last month got to be 36” long probably 3/4lb plus in its prime so Wednesday I'm sticking a rod or 2 out on my local canal the same area I saw the dead one so fingers crossed
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Why is it banned
Why is it banned
Before the damn otters killed everything in my syndicate water eels were regularly caught many around the 2-3 lb mark, occasionally to 5lb. when targeted with a suitable deadbait, we even devised a "broom bristle" rig to ensure a safe hook hold and subsequent healthy release.
they are a fascinating creature and should be given the similar care and treatment as carp, pike or any other species.
sadly they are in severe decline.
they are a fascinating creature and should be given the similar care and treatment as carp, pike or any other species.
sadly they are in severe decline.
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Once caught a 6lb eel from the Dagenham Chase and there also was a eel caught at 9lb +
Proper specimen
Also remember going to the Thames Estuary and catching lots of eels from there but people I know who fish there now say you don't catch any eels from there anymore.
As you say Eels are in severe decline
Once caught a 6lb eel from the Dagenham Chase and there also was a eel caught at 9lb +
Proper specimen
Also remember going to the Thames Estuary and catching lots of eels from there but people I know who fish there now say you don't catch any eels from there anymore.
As you say Eels are in severe decline
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What a fantastic video. Used to fish for eels as a youngster at Walthamstow Ressies number three , was plenty of eels in there back in the 80s used to fish the inlet area that looked liked stagnant water but we certainly caught some out of there , great fun on light tackle and float with single maggot , the eels used to play around with the maggots for what seemed like ages before finally giving a decent bite that you could set the hook at.
Allways remember fishing at the junction of the great ouse and the little Ouse nr downham market , an old boy allways used to fish for eels from the back of his boat , he used to throw chicken bones in a few hours before he fished , and he certainly caught his fair share .
What a fantastic video. Used to fish for eels as a youngster at Walthamstow Ressies number three , was plenty of eels in there back in the 80s used to fish the inlet area that looked liked stagnant water but we certainly caught some out of there , great fun on light tackle and float with single maggot , the eels used to play around with the maggots for what seemed like ages before finally giving a decent bite that you could set the hook at.
Allways remember fishing at the junction of the great ouse and the little Ouse nr downham market , an old boy allways used to fish for eels from the back of his boat , he used to throw chicken bones in a few hours before he fished , and he certainly caught his fair share .
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Fishing for eels has generally been prohibited in Scotland since January 2009 under The Freshwater Fish Conservation (Prohibition on Fishing for Eels) (Scotland) Regulations 2008. In early November 2021 the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) circulated advice on European eels.
Fishing for eels has generally been prohibited in Scotland since January 2009 under The Freshwater Fish Conservation (Prohibition on Fishing for Eels) (Scotland) Regulations 2008. In early November 2021 the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) circulated advice on European eels.
Absolutely fantastic clip,
A lake I fish here on the New Forest has gifted me a few big eels, the biggest during Covid just under 6lb, I was fishing with worms for carp or tench, couldn't get either but not unhappy with such a specimen.
Tel
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A lake I fish here on the New Forest has gifted me a few big eels, the biggest during Covid just under 6lb, I was fishing with worms for carp or tench, couldn't get either but not unhappy with such a specimen.
Tel
👍😢
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