In 1999 Eddystone Tatler Ltd purchased North Coast Handlines who produced standard British fishing Handlines.
Our Eddystone Eel Lure Range get their name from probably the most famous lighthouse in the world which stands on the notorious Eddystone Reef of Rocks 14 miles out in the English Channel.
We have developed our lures fishing for Bass, Pollock and Coalfish which patrol this area in search of their natural sea food, the sand eel. Hence our design of artificial sand eel lures, which have been proven on this particular spot.
Our lures are successful fish catchers around the world for a variety of different species. These were initially introduced by travelling anglers from the UK. We now export our products World Wide.
Our company is continually producing new and innovative products for the sea angler. EDDYSTONE EEL LURES were the Winners of the GLASS BOWL TROPHY at the July 2001 E.F.T.T.E.X Exhibition in AMSTERDAM for the BEST NEW PRODUCT in the WORLD COMPETITION from over 1500 entrants with the PLUG EEL. Now watch the competition follow us, and they are
No other plastic sand eel lure that we know of has achieved such note. Our Sand Eel lures can be classified as the PREMIUM SAND EEL LURE in the WORLD with such achievements.
Eddystone Tatler Ltd has now for 2005 set up manufacturing units in the UK, USA and China and will now service the Trade Direct from its wholesale base in Plymouth selling to its network of Retail Premier Dealers, UK Distributors and Overseas Distributors in many countries throughout the world.
Eddystone Eels swim like their living counterparts, don't go fishing without them"
Probably one of the favourite methods used by Bass fisherman in European waters is to use the lures in trolling mode. I prefer to use fluorocarbon leader in which is inserted one or two swivels to prevent twisting of the leader rather than just the one as shown in the diagram below. It is essential to ensure the hook in the Eddystone Lure is set in line with the body of the lure to prevent spinning. Always check the lure as soon as possible after a missed strike.
A suitable ball or barrel weight is attached in front of the leader on the main line and secured using a rubber band. Your now ready to fish. Use of a Paravane may aid in getting the lure to the depth you favour. Usually 60 to 100 yards of main line are let off before trolling proceeds. Remember to set your drag. For the most effective action trolling speed should be less than 3 knots.
Many fine Bass and Pollack are captured by this method, trolling close to reefs or rocks. To catch fish by this method always use a long flexible rod which will cushion the tremendous strike of the fish. The colour of the lures used depends on the depth fished. Best results seem to be White/Blue Back, White/Green Back and White for Bass and Red Colours for Pollack.
Trolling for Bass at night only use Black.
This is my favourite fishing rig for both wreck & reef fishing and I have captured countless fine specimens using this method over the last 25 years. I prefer to put two swivels in the leader to prevent twisting of the leader thus ensuring the lure always swims correctly. Use a sea boom in this rig to prevent the leader tangling with the main line when being lowered to the seabed. Try our Eddystone Sea Boom, they are available in two sizes and are virtually indestructible. One of the advantages of using a sea boom is that the sinker can be quickly changed if it proves to be not the correct weight.
Lower the rig quickly to the seabed being careful not to snag the reef or wreck. Slowly retrieve the rig with a slow reeling motion and count the number of reel turns up so that when a strike is recorded you know what depth the fish appear to be at. If you get a strike just continue reeling slowly and do not strike the fish. It will catch itself using this method. Oh, remember once again to set your drag before fishing.
If you get a strike, but the fish is missed, continue reeling slowly as the fish may return for a second bite.
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