wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. For other methods, if catch-and-release is intended, the goal should be to maximize survival of fish.Rod-and-reel fishing for alligator gar can require climbing a steep learning curve. Fishing. Use bait generously. Attempting to set the hook before the fish has ingested the bait may only provide the angler with a about a 50% success rate; however, this success rate may be similar regardless of how the fish is hooked. The long-term survival of an alligator gar that has swallowed a hook is not well studied, but limited data suggests mortality may be higher in small fish because large hooks occasionally can penetrate vital organs. With a rod and reel I started guiding alligator gar fishing in 1999. When this technique is used, we encourage the use of relatively small, non-stainless hooks which will degrade over time and reduce the potential for internal damage. 01; Jonathan Wright - September 07, 2016. I have caught 6 fish over 300 lbs , and catch from 1 to 6 fish over 200 lbs each year.I have amassed over 100 IGFA WORLD RECORDS for all species , no other alligator gar fishing guide has even close. Alligator gar aren't easy to catch. You have to remember some important points for successful Alligator Gar Fishing. If he thrashes, he could easily cut you.Give serious consideration to hiring a guide for your first trip fishing for these fish. Hi all, I’ve had like 15 runs by gar and it seems like they’re taking literally FOREVER to eat. This article has been viewed 318,964 times.
Nothings more fun than fishing for big fish in a new area for the first time. I am the only gar guide to ever have achieved this. Additional leverage or power may be generated if the gar is facing away from the angler when the hook is set.
Following hook removal, the fish can simply be released to be caught again another day. Catching 2 GIANT Alligator Gar at ONCE!!! You will be able to see them surface because they breathe air. In spite of these difficulties, alligator gar can and have been caught using just about every setup possible on a rod and reel, including casting artificial lures, using live or cut bait, and even fly fishing. They take it around 200 yards stop and do the Th omg where they chew run and repeat but when I set the hook I just get my bait back. Alligator gar are incredibly sensitive to sound, so avoid a typical motorboat, as it will spook the fish. 2 Posts . Successfully hooking a fish in the mouth, and removing the hook prior to release, is believed to provide the highest chance for survival. Legal methods include bowfishing, rod-and-reel, and passive gear such as juglines, limblines, and trotlines. I do not shoot gar with a bow and arrow like some other wanna be guides because they have problems catching big gar. You can find a alligator gar in rivers and ponds but they can be found just about anywhere. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please We use cookies to make wikiHow great. The original alligator gar fishing guide for rod and reel catch and release angling. All catch and release Alligator Gar fishing trips start at $650.00 for up to three (3) anglers and only $100.00 more for each additional angler for a maximum of eight anglers (8) for 8 hours on the water. Here are a few examples of bodies of water I fish: Trinity River in Dallas, Livingston and Corpus Christi Texas. The more time an alligator gar is allowed to travel with the bait before swallowing the hook, the more likely the fish may be to drop the bait or wrap the fishing line around timber or other debris. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 318,964 times.wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. They require a large amount of space to swim and too much food to make them suitable as a pet. Fly Fishing Alligator Gar . When the float begins to torpedo across the top of the water or dips under the water's surface, lower your rod and let the line pull tight before setting the hook and reeling in your catch! Fly Fishing Alligator Gar. A thick stick or other device can be used to hold the mouth open for access to the hooks.
Next, bait a treble hook with a live mullet, shiner, shad, or sucker. It was rumored that they eat all the game fish and we wanted to … Here are some tips for trying this toothy giant on for size. In fact, the jury may still be out regarding the best technique for catching alligator gar on pole and line. Planning to catch a live Alligator Gar Fish is no laughing matter. I also like the Nueces River and Amistad Lake in Texas. Non-fishing guests are $50.00 each. Please help us continue to provide you with our trusted how-to guides and videos for free by whitelisting wikiHow on your ad blocker. Anglers use a variety of methods to catch alligator gar. We will take a scenic tour down the Brazos or Trinity River in one of our new Jackson Kayaks and catch a few MONSTER ALLIGATOR GAR along the way.