1343 in J. T. Fowler (1898) I. 39 (MED) In 260 Stykell et anguill. grossis, 3 s. 6 d.
1417 in C. M. Woolgar (1992) II. 519 Et xx stykkis de stykhele recentibus emptis hoc anno.
1889 16 Feb. 90 Eels four or five to the pound go by the name Stick-Eels.
1939 4th Ser. 9 216 We have stick eels which are small forms descending with the first freshes in August.