A locking device that is held in a hand of a user, grabs an eel directly at any desired position along the eel, impales the eel and locks onto the eel of any diameter both for secure grabbing. The locking device includes a stationary handle, a movable handle, a stationary jaw, and a movable jaw. The stationary handle and the movable handle are pivotally attached to each other, and are held in the hand of the user. The stationary jaw and the movable jaw are pivotally attached to each other, extend from the stationary handle and the movable handle, respectively, grab the eel directly at any desired position along the eel, and impale the eel and lock onto the eel of any diameter both for secure grabbing.
