Red Gill 130mm Sandeel Lures

The Red Gill (sandeel) are a good general-sized lure for boat fishing and also for casting from the shore or estuary, especially with a Bombarda Float.

On the boat, they are most commonly fished on a flying collar rig with a long, 12’+, trace of light nylon or fluorocarbon.

Another successful, but less practised, method is to troll the Red Gill behind the boat slowly.

From the shore, mount the Red Gill on a 7ft trace behind a suitable size sinker and cast and retrieve. A steady retrieve often works best, but sometimes a ‘sink and draw’ technique will be more effective.

The Redgill Sandeel artificial eels sparked off a fishing revolution when first introduced in the 1970s. They were an instant hit with both boat and shore anglers, and they continue to catch fish now as well as they ever did.