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Another way to rig an eel and provide action and weight at the same time is to add a metal wobble plate at the head, as shown in Fig. 115. The metal plate can be made from copper tubing or pipes, the diameter depending on the weight you want and the size of the eel. A copper pipe about ? in. in diameter is a good all-around size to use. You cut off about 3 in. of this pipe, then flatten half that length in a vise, bend it in the middle, and curve the upper end as shown in Fig. 116. Drill one hole near the end of the flattened section, for the fishing line, and another hole where the pipe is round, to hold the hook. Then the eel is rigged in the usual manner and the head is inserted into the hole of the wobble plate together with the hook eye in the eel's mouth. A cotter pin or bolt is then run through the hole in the pipe, through the eel's head, and through the eye of the hook. You can also tie the line leading from the body of the eel to the pin or bolt. You'll find it easier if you first pierce the eel's head with an ice pick or awl before you try to insert the pin or bolt through it. To further reinforce the eel, tie cord around the eel's neck and lash it to the shank of the hook. Figure 115. Eel rigged with wobble plate. Figure 116. Pipe bent to form a wobble plate.
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