Description
A glide bait that drives big fish crazy
The 13″ DeLong KILR EEL is a classic soft plastic bait known for its effectiveness on musky, pike, and big bass, especially in northern U.S. waters and Canada.
Anise scented and hand poured in America, this eel has earned a reputation among anglers who understand the power of jerk, pause, and fall presentations.
This isn’t a high-speed reaction bait — it’s a do-nothing glide bait that triggers strikes when fish refuse everything else.
How to fish the KILR EEL
The KILR EEL shines when worked with hard snaps followed by long pauses:
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Snap the rod tip sharply
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Let the bait pause and fall
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Watch as it rolls, flips, and glides downward
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Most strikes happen on the fall
This presentation is deadly in rivers, deep edges, and pressured waters where fish have seen every standard bait.
Pike: a proven river lure
The KILR EEL gained popularity as one of the most effective river lures for pike. Its glide action and slow fall make it ideal for current seams and deeper runs.
The added anise scent helps attract pike in moving water and encourages committed strikes.
Musky: when nothing else works
For musky anglers, the KILR EEL is a problem solver.
When muskies follow but won’t commit, this bait often triggers reaction strikes that other lures can’t. Many guides familiar with the DeLong Eel will tell you how many fish it’s put in the boat on tough days.
Notably, Gregg Thomas used the DeLong KILR EEL when he won the PMTT World Championship, cementing its place as a serious musky bait.
Bass & saltwater crossover
With the growing trend toward bigger baits for bass, the KILR EEL has become a sleeper option for anglers targeting the largest fish in a lake or pond.
It has also proven effective for cobia, especially because these fish haven’t seen anything like it. The unique profile and scent often trigger aggressive strikes.
Built the DeLong way since 1946
Every KILR EEL is made using the same proven process DeLong Lures has used for generations:
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Hand-poured soft plastic
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Anise scent mixed directly into the plastic
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Designed for durability and repeated use
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Proudly Made in America
This bait isn’t trendy — it’s trusted.







