BIG river, BIG fish! The reality of alligator gar fishing

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    Fishing for alligator gar in a river with big baits can be an exhilarating experience for anglers. Alligator gar are known for their size and strength, and catching one can be a true test of an angler's skills. Big baits such as live bait fish or cut bait are typically used to lure in these massive fish, which can weigh over 200 pounds. Anglers must use heavy-duty gear to handle the power of these fish and be prepared for a challenging fight. Alligator gar are also considered a trophy fish, and many anglers practice catch-and-release to preserve these majestic creatures for future generations.
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  • @BitesandStrikesFishing
    @BitesandStrikesFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome gar fishing trip with my buddy Dat. We were really trying to get him on a big one but his day is coming! For more gar videos you can watch this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLMsnn-mzmBDREZ9ZjgGo24S0WXjBKQSxn.html

  • @Dat_Van
    @Dat_Van ปีที่แล้ว +4

    💔 I will be back better than ever. Our time is coming SOON❗️

  • @savedbygraceoutdoors
    @savedbygraceoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:39 looked like you set the hook in a tee. 😮

    • @BitesandStrikesFishing
      @BitesandStrikesFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It felt like it!!! He picked up speed right when I set so he was going full steam. Make for a great hook set

  • @suzannebox9257
    @suzannebox9257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big gar! is this the trinity or brazos? looks a little to clean to be the brazos haha

  • @sadrcity50
    @sadrcity50 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im a fisherman new to Texas. I have 3 world records. I know what is going on. I am staying on NAS Corpus Christi with my RV. I found a spot where there are 4 to 7ft gar feeding frenzies going on. Crazy to watch bottle nose dolphins and alligator gar fishing in the same spot. Well there are huge alligator gar feeding on mullet in Corpus Christi Bay. Just wait and see..

  • @intropeforthefirstime9780
    @intropeforthefirstime9780 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i used my 3.5lb test curve 12 ft carp rods when i caught my first one

  • @HeavyHitter713
    @HeavyHitter713 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New to gar fishing. Could i use a regular spinreel or one with anti-reverse?

    • @BitesandStrikesFishing
      @BitesandStrikesFishing  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can, it's just harder to do. You'll need to keep the drag very lose so they can pick up the bait and then tighten down the drag before you set the hook. You will also want to make sure the reel has at least 15lbs of drag resistance, otherwise the big ones will over power the reel

  • @Syncedits17
    @Syncedits17 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what size rod?

    • @BitesandStrikesFishing
      @BitesandStrikesFishing  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Since I mostly fish rivers I stick the 7’ heavy or medium heavy rods. Works for gar and catfish

  • @intropeforthefirstime9780
    @intropeforthefirstime9780 ปีที่แล้ว

    is there a way to increase hookup ratio most of the bites i get i just rip the bait out of the fishes mouth

    • @BitesandStrikesFishing
      @BitesandStrikesFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      If your pulling it out it out of their mouths I would try either letting them run a little longer or downsize your baits.

    • @intropeforthefirstime9780
      @intropeforthefirstime9780 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BitesandStrikesFishing i was using half a bluegill as bait amd i let them run until i get a signal that they have done something (change direction in the river, stop running, ect)

    • @BitesandStrikesFishing
      @BitesandStrikesFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@intropeforthefirstime9780 half a bluegill is pretty small. 🤔 might just be turtles. An average soft shell will run and fight as hard as a 5’ gar.
      I normally let the gar run till he stops, and then set when they take off again. I always try to set when they are going full speed

    • @intropeforthefirstime9780
      @intropeforthefirstime9780 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Based on the way the the line moves how can i tell if i have a gar or turtle

    • @BitesandStrikesFishing
      @BitesandStrikesFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@intropeforthefirstime9780 you can’t. It’s always a guess