Fishing for MASSIVE Freshwater American Eel

[@delconashvilleline]

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[@prestigeworldwide5538]

Maryland

[@delconashvilleline]

@@prestigeworldwide5538 awesome! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@Anders8355]

Denmark

[@delconashvilleline]

@@Anders8355 very cool! I've spent a weekend in Copenhagen before. I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@xkoss6540]

Germany

[@RSAngling]

i dont think ive ever seen an american eel fishing video, like ever. Super cool!

[@delconashvilleline]

Thanks for checking it out! Most people don't like to catch them because they typically tangle your line and steal your hook and bait but I think they are an awesome fish!

[@hanswurst5433]

Passionate eel angler myself, although in Germany we mostly catch our eels at night time. Much respect for trying to safely release them too! I would recommend a second towel, with which you can cover the eel's eyes for a while. That usually calms them down, so you when you remove the towel you have 5-10 solid seconds to remove the hook until he goes berserk again...

[@delconashvilleline]

That is awesome! It's one of my favorite things about having this channel is that I meet other passionate eel anglers who love and want to protect the species. I appreciate the suggestion! I actually have a more recent video where I use a wet tarp to try to land them. I'm all about trying to protect the species. I'm glad you found my video. Thank you for checking it out! I love Germany! I have been there twice!

[@NextLevelCreations]

My first eel I caught whilst night fishing was at the small bridge spot you frequent in the Mills a few months back, man do they fight and thrash around!

[@delconashvilleline]

That's awesome! I have actually never night fished but I have heard they are we more active at night. What species do you typical night fish for? I personally love eels. When I was younger I wasn't a big fan of them but as I've gotten older and learned more about them they have become my favorite fish. I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@NextLevelCreations]

@@delconashvilleline I'm new to fishing and so was just going for anything that would bite but I had some good luck at that spot multiple times. This sport has quickly sucked me and my wallet in lol Always cool to see a local person making videos in spots I can actually get to close from my house, thanks for what you do and keep it up!

[@delconashvilleline]

@@NextLevelCreations that is awesome! I really appreciate comments like yours and it is the best part of me having this channel. If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out to me on instagram I am pretty responsive to messages on there. I hope you keep enjoying it! And trust me fishing has burned a hole in all of our pockets lol.

[@ryantaylor4539]

Watching from the Ukraine. Thank you for your support!

[@delconashvilleline]

Thanks for watching!

[@surfer101ist]

Huge eels Jimmy! What a cool species

[@delconashvilleline]

Thank you! I appreciate you checking out the videos. They are the most unique species in PA. (In my opinion)

[@berendschnabel174]

Watching from Tennessee!

[@delconashvilleline]

The great Volunteer State!

[@timp7646]

Watching from Florida.

[@delconashvilleline]

I appreciate you checking out the video! Florida has some of the best fishing!

[@c_rock3512]

Very cool video. I didn’t know we had monster eels in the creeks around here. Is this the delco/montco area? I’m guessing a tributary of the Delaware/Schuylkill.

[@delconashvilleline]

You are correct on the area! A lot of people don't realize that we have them. They are almost always hidden. Typically I see them hidden between rocks and I have even seen them disappear into sandy bottoms. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@rabbittroll4247]

Caught a few big ones near that wall by the meathole and by the wall down past the bridge when i was younger havent catfished the crick in a long times tho just fallfish panfish smallies but ive seen 30" stripper at sandbottoms this year i caught i little one by the kids tournament it really is just a healthy crick supposedly rocky run has trout reproduction little trib.

[@delconashvilleline]

That is awesome! Catfishing in the creek can be a little tough. They are only in certain parts of it. That's insane that you were seeing that large of strippers that far upstream! Hopefully you can get on when of the big ones next year but that is great that you caught one this year!

[@rabbittroll4247]

@delconashvilleline yeah it was after a storm like late June heard biggest splash ever heard on the crick look to my left out reaction while doing that had my wooly bugger just drifting hooked into like 9 10" PB stripper lol like week later up sandy bottoms seen her swimming near that 22" brown they stocked for the tournament that brown looked small... if i ever see you down there have show u some pics

[@delconashvilleline]

@@rabbittroll4247 that's awesome! I don't fish there too often but if you do see me I would def want to check that fish out. That is sick! Maybe we will see some next year.

[@anthonybarnette5138]

South florida. Caught one in fresh canal last night in my fish trap.

[@delconashvilleline]

That's awesome! I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@rootn4ya]

Very different from the ones here in NZ 🇳🇿- yours seem a lot less aggressive which is cool to see. We tend to find ours can be rather protective and territorial. Much larger too 😮

[@delconashvilleline]

You're spot on! Thanks for checking out the video. I've actually seen videos of the eels that yall have in New Zealand. They seem awesome! I feel like our species looks like similar but I agree your eel seems to be more aggressive and is definitely a lot bigger. The American Eel that I caught in this video is pretty much as big as our species get. We catch some that are under 12 inches.

[@richardcarle786]

Watching from Washington State

[@delconashvilleline]

That's awesome! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@atbmiss]

Watching from Maine!

[@delconashvilleline]

That's awesome! Thanks for checking out the video. I hear Maine has great eeling as well. I actually have a Maine fishing license and have filmed a few videos up there. My Uncle and Aunt bought a camp in Lincoln.

[@rezin6957]

watching from the netherlands

[@delconashvilleline]

Wow! That is awesome! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@j.snyder4957]

interesting vid - from PA. Whats strange is that I've fished the susquehanna and Delaware for bass for 45 years and never caught an eel. Surprised they won't hit slow moving senko worms. Unless I saw your vid, would have never known they were here

[@delconashvilleline]

The rivers around here are really strange in that some have eels and some don't. It really comes down to whether or not they have Dams. I don't know about the Susquehanna but the delaware definitely has a healthy population. It's funny I've never seen them bite lures and I think the reason is because their eye sight is really poor my observations of them make me think they almost extensively fish by smell. I'm glad the videos have helped you learn about eels. I appreciate you checking it out!

[@raydalton1110]

I just found you're channel and subbed, cool fishin vids, I'm from WV, I think I caught some smallmouth in this creek at the mouth of Deleware River, is this Chester Creek ?

[@delconashvilleline]

West Virginia! That's awesome! Thanks for checking out the video. This particular creek is not but it does feed into the delaware river. That's awesome that you were catching smallmouth out there. Smallmouth are one of my favorite fish!

[@Floridafamousape]

Love your video. I am from Florida, and I really want to try eel fishing. But I don't know where to find them here. You said small creeks with rocks, but how far from the ocean

[@delconashvilleline]

Thank you! That is a good question. Eels can migrate very far into freshwater rivers and creeks. The biggest thing you need to be aware of us you need to make sure there are no dams between the ocean and where you are fishing. The dams will prevent the eels from migrating.

[@tookmyhandle2]

What should i look for in an eel fishing spot? I live on the Massachusetts coast. I'd love to catch some eels one day.

[@delconashvilleline]

That's awesome! Are you looking to catch them in freshwater or saltwater? If you are looking to catch them in freshwater the most important thing is to make sure there aren't any dams between where you are fishing and the ocean.

[@tookmyhandle2]

@@delconashvilleline I hope to catch them in fresh water. Any idea if eels are considered a sustainable fishery? I really love the Japanese grilled eel with sauce and I would love to try to make my own-- but I would be hesitant to do so if this is a species that's in trouble.

[@delconashvilleline]

@@tookmyhandle2 that is a really good question. It is not technically considered endangered in the US but it's numbers have been declining since the installation of dams across the United States.

[@bennymarrocco5861]

Missouri !!! ……I want to catch one…. I want to know where I need to go

[@delconashvilleline]

Awesome! Thanks for checking out the video! Ideally you want a creek, lake or river that isn't too far from the ocean.

[@SpaceYourFaceInCodes]

Watching from Upstate NY

[@delconashvilleline]

Awesome! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@BMITCH6770]

Watching from SE Ohio!

[@delconashvilleline]

Awesome! I love Ohio! I lived in Cincinnati for a short time. I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@liammcelroy6734]

Watchin from north Carolina

[@delconashvilleline]

I appreciate you checking out the video. I hear great things about North Carolina!

[@liammcelroy6734]

@@delconashvilleline Yes, lots of big bass here, I lost a 10 pounder the other dag

[@masonballard-ir3mi]

Louisiana

[@delconashvilleline]

Awesome! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@piotrekspitfire]

Nice videos. What kind of hot dogs you use? Pork or poultry?

[@delconashvilleline]

Thank you! I appreciate you checking out the video. I'm not gonna lie... I'm not even sure lol. I usually just grab the cheapest pack at the grocery store.

[@tigertaylorkimblke87]

watching from Oklahoma

[@delconashvilleline]

Very cool! I've yet to visit Oklahoma but definitely want to in the next couple of years. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@tigertaylorkimblke87]

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[@SantoshBardewa10]

Can I get exact location

[@delconashvilleline]

Thanks for checking out the video! Sorry, I do not give out the exact location of any of my eel spots. I only fish this hole once a year.

[@josephruggles6505]

Caribou Maine

[@delconashvilleline]

Very cool! My uncle has a camp in Lincoln!

[@oldysguy9312]

Victorville CA

[@delconashvilleline]

That's awesome! Thanks for checking out the video. I'm excited to see this one make it to the west coast.

[@ShaneDochterman-t2g]

Missouri

[@delconashvilleline]

Awesome! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@richb3250]

Watching from forge road 🤙

[@delconashvilleline]

Awesome! I appreciate the local support!

[@timothygaskins4977]

Valdosta, Georgia USA

[@delconashvilleline]

That is awesome! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@WD-41469]

Rhode Island represent

[@delconashvilleline]

Awesome! I spent two days in Providence last year. I appreciate you checking out the video! Do you ever come across eels in RI?

[@WD-41469]

@@delconashvilleline nice! Thanks for the reply! Yeah, we’ve got some world-class saltwater fishing up here, I hope you got a chance to see the coast. I actually caught some American eel last season, with the help of your earlier videos. They tend to harass chicken legs, when there’s a bunch of people crabbing, and they can be pretty easy to catch around the docks because of that. This month I’m going for Conger eel, we’ve got them in the rocks off Narragansett. I’ve gotten small ones before, by accident, but now I’m targeting them on purpose. I’ve heard of people pulling them in over 5 feet long. The ones I have caught have been about 2 1/2 feet. Delicious.

[@delconashvilleline]

@@WD-41469 noway! Narragansett is right by where we were. We stayed in New Port and then went down to Westerly for my friends wedding. I'm glad these videos have helped you! They are such a great species and by educating fishermen on the species my hopes are we can get people to care about them the way people care about bass and trout. Conger Eels... that is NEXT LEVEL lol. They can get pretty dang big. Good luck with them, I hope you get a monster!

[@shortandy6284]

eels are a delicacy in europe...12 hours Marinated in Salt brine and then Hot smoked...you have never eaten something better

[@delconashvilleline]

They are in the US today. They are a very popular sushi here. Europe has the European Eel which is similar to the American eel but has two additional vertebrae making it larger than the American Eel.

[@mattburke9554]

Waste of 12 hours

[@ruansiebert]

South Africa

[@delconashvilleline]

That is awesome! Thank you for checking out my video. I'm really glad you were able to see it!

[@robjones7410]

Georgia, USA

[@delconashvilleline]

Awesome! Thanks for checking out the video. Would love to go fishing in Georgia on the Georgia Tennessee Line.

[@Tommy-hp7xx]

Watching from GA. Great bait. Flatheads will eat eels 3ft long. Want to catch a huge flathead or striper use an eel!!!

[@delconashvilleline]

Thanks for checking out the video! I'm jealous that yall have flathead! We don't have many out here.

[@Tommy-hp7xx]

I caught a 83 pounder with a live eel. Good luck brother. Maybe you can find you one. Take a ride down to Nicakajack dam they’re there.

[@GeorgeJohnson223]

Mississippi

[@delconashvilleline]

Very cool! I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@Truthamen1035]

Connecticut, united states

[@delconashvilleline]

@Truthamen1035 very cool! Thanks for checking out the video! I have a lot of friends in the Hartford area.

[@marcostores8969]

Virginia

[@delconashvilleline]

Very cool! I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@TimothyNortham]

SC

[@delconashvilleline]

That's awesome! I love South Carolina and appreciate you checking out the video!

[@tedcha4998]

It is $300 eel in korea

[@delconashvilleline]

Wow! Thanks for checking out the video!