Conger handlining
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- Marty
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Conger handlining
Hello folks I'm from Ireland and have been handlining conger eel for a few years now. Brilliant fight from them biggest 38lb. All eels weighed and returned to the sea.has anyone else tried it. Thanks,marty
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Re: Conger handlining
Welcome to HLF Marty. We don't have Conger eels anywhere near 38lbs here sadly, a 6lbs Conger eel here is considered big. But then again, we're talking about different species. It must been pretty fun and challenging muscling such a big eel on handline!