Posted: 6/24/2010 4:46:30 PM EDT
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I sometimes for get this outdoors section is here but here I am.
Okay I just moved to a new area in MO and about 10 minutes away is a nice little river that is full of Gar. There are Long Nose, Short Nose, and possibly Spotted. I also assume a stray Alligator Gar wouldn't be completely out of place as this river feed directly into the Mississippi River. I have tried the rope lure but they won't stick to the rope. I made them just like I have seen on the internet. I need some tricks that will help me land one occasionally. I plan on getting a bow and bowfishing set up but I also like to rod fish too. |
| You could try a mop head. Also, a chunk of meat on a steel leader. If you try to use the meat let the gar run with it for at least 15 minutes. They'll often hold it in their teeth for a while before they actually swallow and if you try to set the hook they'll let it go. |
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Well small update.....I didn't have any luck getting them to the boat with the frayed rope. I could get them to bite but they wouldn't get "stuck".
So I bought a bowfishing setup......I've went once and brought one fish home. Not too bad, seeing as this was the first day shooting the new bow. 
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Definitely get you a bowfishing setup. If you go once you will be hooked forever. Here is the setup me and fellow Arfcommer (Condottiere) have. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/APSU/100_1443.jpg Very nice setup! 
The PTB's here in Texas has decided we need a 1 Alligator Gar per day limit so the bowfishing has been slowed somewhat. I have been looking at catching some in my kayak but I haven't had a chance to try it out yet! 
BigDozer66 |