[Grimmer]

When I'm pike fishing I pop my baits up by injecting them with air, the nearest to sandeel i've used are the big Launce which hold air really well. Although i'm not too sure how they would stand up to really big casts, might just blow them apart if they are full of air. Another way is attatching poly balls with fuse wire to your bottom hook, that way you don't lose them.
Not sure if any of that is any use for sea fishing, but there you go:g: :g: