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You can also use similar rings to make an eelskin squid, as shown in Fig. 121. To make such a lure, use almost any metal squid with a swinging type hook. Smaller metal squids will, of course, require smaller rings than larger ones. The ring is slipped over the metal squid and is sweated on with a soldering iron held against the ring. You can also drop some solder where the ring lies against the metal squid. To finish the lure, slip an eelskin over the hook and the rear of the squid and tie the skin around the ring. You must puncture the eelskin so that the hook protrudes, as shown in the illustration. Figure 121. Eelskin attached to a metal squid. Eelskins are also used over plugs to give them a more natural look. Here you have to remove all the hooks and slip the eelskin on, then replace the hooks. The eelskin is tied in front and at the rear with fishing line to make sure it stays in place. Lures made with eels will last a long time if you keep them frozen or in a container filled with heavy brine. Eelskins also keep a long time in such salt brine in an air-tight glass jar or similar container. However, many anglers prefer to rig their eels or eelskin lures fresh before each fishing trip. A freshly killed eel is tough and will take more abuse and stand up longer. Eels that have kept for any length of time in salt or are frozen tend to rip and fall apart after being used for a short time.
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