Pay attention Kids, this is a Master Class for catching these beauties. You won't find this kind of information anywhere or from anyone else. You may find some so called "Alligator Gar" experts but they do not have as much experience catching AND landing them from a muddy bank. Peyton, thank you for the hard work you have put into showing us these absolute dinosaurs that hide in our river systems.
I hope you find this video helpful in your pursuit of alligator gar. Just remember, these are the techniques and tactics I currently use but I am constantly looking to improve and innovate everything I do. So while I do believe these are the best methods currently available, I am always looking for what's "better." One such improvement I'm looking into is using large unhooking mats for gar, just like the ones used for Wells catfish. I'm also moving towards using BARBLESS circle hooks. Two details I wish I had included in the video are the need for good polarizing sunglasses when spotting for breaching gar and the need to carry a small file to consistently sharpen your hooks. Lastly, please see the links in the description concerning alligator gar conservation. I'm not going to entertain uneducated or bad faith arguments spreading disinformation about these fish in this comments section, just as I wouldn't entertain any other form of anti-scientific nonsense. This video is intended for catch and release only and I strongly condemn the practice of catch and kill for alligator gar.
I've watch a whole lot of gar fishing videos and this is by far the best I've seen! I've learned more in this hour than I have in the last 20 hours of videos I've watched. Thank you brother.
Wow. I know alligator gar are very complicated and different when it comes to methods and tackle, but if there was a video like this for every species it would be highly appreciated. I feel like fish like crappie, blue gill, and white bass are taken very lightly, but sometimes you wanna catch one. This was by far the most in depth tutorial I've ever seen on anything to do with fishing. Thank you!!
Thank you for explaining it to people. Keeping these ancient species is very important to the environment. They eat alot of envasive species as well. Thanks for your great work sir. I'm proud to be a follower of one of the greatest environmental conservationist in Houston. 10 thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Been fishing and watching fishing videos for over 45 years now. I have to say this is one of the most informational videos that I have ever seen, for any type of fish. Very clear and never rushing through every aspect of the technique. Keep up the outstanding work.
You are incredible. I love your passion and love towards this amazing fish. I don't live in U.S. and I won't ever fish these but watching your channel is joy.
Dramatic pause..."that's insane" I couldn't agree more. In fact this whole video is insane, one of your best. I can feel your energy and I share your enthusiasm....what an incredible species of fish. I truly appreciate you for this awesome production. I'd like thank you for your conservation efforts and educating the masses about an amazing local resource as well. Thank you brother ✌️💪👊
@@wildlifefishingshow I've watched this video twice now and I'm sure it won't be the last 😆honestly this is awesome work. The educator in you really came out in this one....
Excellent .... Excellent video. Sturgeon fishing was a favorite pastime of mine in the past. However, since I relocated to Texas five years ago, I've discovered a new hobby: Gar fishing. This video is truly exceptional, and I appreciate the effort you put into explaining all the details. Thank you!
Payton, you are so open and honest about sharing your experiences and information with others. I find your courage and generosity unequaled. You are a true American Sportsman…. Orlando Ron
Awesome video!! Lots of good info feels like I’m watching discovery channel! Thank you for teaching proper catch and release on big gar and sharks to protect and conserve these magnificent animals!!
This is great advice and an incredibly well informed dude. I’m a very beginner fisherman, and I spent 10 hours recently trying to catch just one or two what I eventually found out were gar for the first time at a honey hole I found in AR. It took 3-4 trips to the fishing supply store and two separate days from ~7am-12pm, a chunk of change for the clueless tax, a dozen hook and bait setups, and a bucket of minnows, but I figured it out with advice from the internet and fishing store employees/patrons. Caught a 3 footer on a $30 Walmart pole and zero training 😭 the internet comes in so clutch sometimes. All that to say, I wish I had watched this video first, it would’ve made my life so much easier. I’m writing notes as I watch, because it’s stuff I had kind of learned intuitively but didn’t really get it, mixed with mostly stuff I had no clue about and sounds right in line with what I was doing when I finally landed and got a picture with my one! If you count just landing but not being skilled enough to handle or net the fish as a “catch”, I’ve caught like 2-4 mostly smaller ones, but I don’t count them lmao
Excellent job laying down the basics. I have watched you do exactly as you stated here, in your videos. I have never, but would love, to fish for theses beauties someday! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing that video and your technique throughout the entire process. Very informative and you explained it very well. Your hook up ratio with those circle hooks is awesome man. Good job.
The video is amazing, you explained everything and your narration is on the other level. I didn't even have a chance to think its boring. Keep up the good work 💪🏻
Hi WILD LIFE ! I'm french and i'm realy fascinate by your video. Every one of your videos are excellent ! Thank you very much for this guide about the fishing of alligator gar, it really is a fascinating fish. sorry if my sentences or my words are wrong. I wish you an excellent continuation and magnificent fish !
Dude... I'm up I'm Canada... I will never see or fish for one of these, BUT I wanna say that was an absolutely incredible video! Litterally the best video I have EVER seen regarding how to find and catch a fish species AND the best ways to handle them! And incase you were wondering why I'd watch, first these are amazing animals, second sole of your tricks will work for our catfish
Thanks for this video! After running into you at the unlimited Fishing, it hit me that I didn’t ask too many questions pertaining to catching these guys. So again man thanks & keep it up making great informational videos!
I watched all youre vids with gar !! somme of them 5 times, and this is the perfect guide for young guys who start fishing these amazing fish ( GAR ) pitty we dont have them in europe. Once I saw here on youtube a vid from catch , claen and coock. He caught a gar , and this fish was way to big to take with you for eating. For the future of the youth who are dreaming about catching a big gar somme day. Please release the big gar back in to the river, I know you always free them and release them... BTW old and big fish most of the times dont taste verry good;-) . So thank You verry much for posting this vid !!! and shares all the good tips with us !!
Man I just moved down to Houston in August. Ive been into hunting my whole life and only fished for bluegill/bass periodically up north. I discovered alligator gar fishing on youtube and this is the video I needed. Even cooler that youre in Houston. Would love to get a line wet with ya sometime!
If I have a wealth of selecting a fishing buddy, it is going to be you. I like your enthusiasm and constant pursue of monster fish regardless of difficulties you may have. I also never kill a fish no matter what. Although I will not be able to fish a gar, all of your knowledge are applicable for fishing for other big fish. I am so happy to learn from you. These gars seems to be even more attractive than Wells cats in Europe currentIy holding a PB of 2.3M, 80kg. You are simply one of the best fisherman I have seen. I have other one in France who is professional Wells catfish guide.
I just found your channel. I'm very happy I did.. Thank you for taking the time to show us your techniques. I've never caught a gar. Growing up, I just never thought it was possible. Now I know better. 👍
Awesome video bro very well explained I love catching alligator guard now and you helped out with questions I wasn't sure of then sure of thank you again
Just watched great for the knowledge of gar i just wish we had them look amazing fish to catch i love ure content keep them coming can't wait to see the next one thanks great channel man 👍👍🇮🇪
dont find these beasts in Australia but loved watching this tutorial, epic stuff!!!!! not afraid to get ya hands dirty handling that filthy bait too :P
This is a masterclass! I too am a Houstonian and can't wait to try this out. Where do you like to buy your line/leader/hooks? If you have links we'd love to support ya!
I appreciate it. I buy most of my line at Fishing Tackle Unlimited. I mostly use 500lb kevlar coated braid as my leader, which I buy on Amazon. My favorite circle hooks are Team Catfish nautilus circle hooks and can be found at Walmart. I have a patreon page that is linked in the description if you're interested in supporting the channel. Thanks!
Good morning. Awesome tips and tricks buddy for the gar. Never been able to hook any but would love to one day. Oh and good luck on your bigass gar catch. 🎣🔥👊
This was such a good guide. Best on RUclips, for gar, or even catfish period. Ive learned the more disgusting the bait the better off your going to be. Get those guts, juices and blood all over because it can ONLY help. Blood and guts, catch fish.
I've hooked a few of these. Gotten a real good look when they make a huge ruckus, clear the water, and consequently unhook themselves. They are tough to land.
Hey take you a small diameter pvc pipe and cut about 3 feet of it. Take your rope and feed a u all the way through until you create a lasso on the opposite end of your pvc and fix one end of the rope with a knot or some other way and leave the other end where you can pull the rope creating a circle and that's way easier than trying to muscle the fish with just a rope. Just a way to make it a little easier on you. This same lasso can be used in a multiple amount of ways
mannnn if only I didn't live in Indiana haha. Amazing guide bro, I would've suggested doing a teaser or something and having the guide on patreon. Shows that you're a better person than I am :p
Freaking awesome tutorial bro 👌 I'm from Dallas tx and my goal is to catch a gar 300lbs and I've caught smaller but your videos just upped my game nice vid knowledge is power
I'm gonna say madkatz are the most affordable and king of the Gar rods right now. Heavy & Med Heavy throw up to 20oz of bait which is 1 1/2lb boys & girls This video has the best info on gear to catch monster gar and the videos to back it up what he's talking about folks.
Loved the video so much and it truly broke down everything you need to begin alligator gar fishing. One question would be how does the weather affect your fishing? Do you prefer an overcast and does that and the temperatures ultimately affect the activity?
Generally I find the most success on the mornings of hot days, even better on the day before a storm. All my best fish have come under those exact conditions.
They've been stocking alligator gar in Illinois for about a decade now with some success. Hopefully they can make a big comeback in the state to help deal with the invasive carp. Would love to be able to fish for them soon.
Among the arsenal of rods and reels I own, I have that exact same combination. You should be able to consistently and reliably catch fish up to 7 feet with that. Larger if you play the fish perfectly.
BMN silver cat vs the Denali bottom feeder? Any recommendations, I already have a Heavy action catfish pro rod paired with a salis x 3000 but I’d like to get another large set up going. I already have another salis x just looking for a very good quality rod that can handle the stress of hundred pound plus fish.
Dude, I can't truly say whether your video is worth a damn, but I'm taking it all as gospel because it looks that way to me! Going to be doing some stuff on the Brazos and this is spectacular information.
Great info but doesn’t the salis reel have a bunch of plastic gears? I’ve heard it strips it’s gears quite often. I like the last king rover personally
I haven't had that issue. My one concern with the Salis X is the drag isn't as strong as advertised, but that can be compensated for if you're comfortable thumbing the spool. Whatever works for you should be good 👍 These were just recommendations based on the gear I have used myself
I have a question on the metal leader, all the ones that I find with a circle hook are to light and not strong enough. And the ones without, usually have a giant swivel near where the hook would go. Do what should I use? 🙏
Don't buy pre-made leaders. I recommend using 500lb kevlar braid as the leader, snell knot to the hook, uni knot to the swivel. I've moved away from wire unless I'm in a shark area
Would you mind sharing where you get your bait? I also live in the Houston area, and am getting into this, but have no clue where to find these baits you're using. Thanks for the great video, keep them coming. God Bless!
hey man! im in houston too and been fishing buffalo off of kirkwood and eldridge, but its pretty narrow there , where at do you fish it , it looks and sounds like youre near downtown
Pay attention Kids, this is a Master Class for catching these beauties. You won't find this kind of information anywhere or from anyone else. You may find some so called "Alligator Gar" experts but they do not have as much experience catching AND landing them from a muddy bank. Peyton, thank you for the hard work you have put into showing us these absolute dinosaurs that hide in our river systems.
Many thanks 🙏
😅😅
I hope you find this video helpful in your pursuit of alligator gar.
Just remember, these are the techniques and tactics I currently use but I am constantly looking to improve and innovate everything I do. So while I do believe these are the best methods currently available, I am always looking for what's "better." One such improvement I'm looking into is using large unhooking mats for gar, just like the ones used for Wells catfish. I'm also moving towards using BARBLESS circle hooks.
Two details I wish I had included in the video are the need for good polarizing sunglasses when spotting for breaching gar and the need to carry a small file to consistently sharpen your hooks.
Lastly, please see the links in the description concerning alligator gar conservation. I'm not going to entertain uneducated or bad faith arguments spreading disinformation about these fish in this comments section, just as I wouldn't entertain any other form of anti-scientific nonsense.
This video is intended for catch and release only and I strongly condemn the practice of catch and kill for alligator gar.
I think TPWD should outlaw bowfishing for gar.
Thanks for showing
I've watch a whole lot of gar fishing videos and this is by far the best I've seen! I've learned more in this hour than I have in the last 20 hours of videos I've watched. Thank you brother.
Wow. I know alligator gar are very complicated and different when it comes to methods and tackle, but if there was a video like this for every species it would be highly appreciated. I feel like fish like crappie, blue gill, and white bass are taken very lightly, but sometimes you wanna catch one. This was by far the most in depth tutorial I've ever seen on anything to do with fishing. Thank you!!
Thank you for explaining it to people. Keeping these ancient species is very important to the environment. They eat alot of envasive species as well. Thanks for your great work sir. I'm proud to be a follower of one of the greatest environmental conservationist in Houston. 10 thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the support!
Thank you so much for coming on board and featuring me in this AWESOME video! Catch and release, always. 🏆
Been fishing and watching fishing videos for over 45 years now. I have to say this is one of the most informational videos that I have ever seen, for any type of fish. Very clear and never rushing through every aspect of the technique. Keep up the outstanding work.
I appreciate it
You are incredible. I love your passion and love towards this amazing fish. I don't live in U.S. and I won't ever fish these but watching your channel is joy.
The best gar teacher I've heard teach in my 65 years on this earth. Thank You for teaching catch and release these dinosaurs...... Fish On
Dramatic pause..."that's insane" I couldn't agree more. In fact this whole video is insane, one of your best. I can feel your energy and I share your enthusiasm....what an incredible species of fish. I truly appreciate you for this awesome production. I'd like thank you for your conservation efforts and educating the masses about an amazing local resource as well. Thank you brother ✌️💪👊
Thanks!
@@wildlifefishingshow I've watched this video twice now and I'm sure it won't be the last 😆honestly this is awesome work. The educator in you really came out in this one....
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Excellent .... Excellent video. Sturgeon fishing was a favorite pastime of mine in the past. However, since I relocated to Texas five years ago, I've discovered a new hobby: Gar fishing. This video is truly exceptional, and I appreciate the effort you put into explaining all the details. Thank you!
Payton, you are so open and honest about sharing your experiences and information with others. I find your courage and generosity unequaled. You are a true American Sportsman….
Orlando Ron
You're a pretty awesome teacher. Didn't even notice this was an hour long. Lots of good info here.
Thank you!
I never seen better explained turtorial.Very very detailed.I think this turtorial fits for most big buddies fishing 👍
Awesome video!! Lots of good info feels like I’m watching discovery channel! Thank you for teaching proper catch and release on big gar and sharks to protect and conserve these magnificent animals!!
This is great advice and an incredibly well informed dude.
I’m a very beginner fisherman, and I spent 10 hours recently trying to catch just one or two what I eventually found out were gar for the first time at a honey hole I found in AR. It took 3-4 trips to the fishing supply store and two separate days from ~7am-12pm, a chunk of change for the clueless tax, a dozen hook and bait setups, and a bucket of minnows, but I figured it out with advice from the internet and fishing store employees/patrons. Caught a 3 footer on a $30 Walmart pole and zero training 😭 the internet comes in so clutch sometimes.
All that to say, I wish I had watched this video first, it would’ve made my life so much easier. I’m writing notes as I watch, because it’s stuff I had kind of learned intuitively but didn’t really get it, mixed with mostly stuff I had no clue about and sounds right in line with what I was doing when I finally landed and got a picture with my one!
If you count just landing but not being skilled enough to handle or net the fish as a “catch”, I’ve caught like 2-4 mostly smaller ones, but I don’t count them lmao
I love this!!!! So clear! Thanks for taking the time to put this informative video together! Love it love it love it!
Thanks!
Thanks for the great video and thanks for the emphasis on conservation and proper catch and release principles!
Excellent job laying down the basics. I have watched you do exactly as you stated here, in your videos. I have never, but would love, to fish for theses beauties someday! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing that video and your technique throughout the entire process. Very informative and you explained it very well. Your hook up ratio with those circle hooks is awesome man. Good job.
Thank you!
The video is amazing, you explained everything and your narration is on the other level. I didn't even have a chance to think its boring. Keep up the good work 💪🏻
Thanks!
Hi WILD LIFE ! I'm french and i'm realy fascinate by your video.
Every one of your videos are excellent !
Thank you very much for this guide about the fishing of alligator gar,
it really is a fascinating fish.
sorry if my sentences or my words are wrong.
I wish you an excellent continuation and magnificent fish !
Truly the most well thought out, informative, educational "how to" video I've personally ever encountered!
Excellent job my friend, Kudos!
Incredibly informative and entertaining. Loved your drawings. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. 🙂
Dude... I'm up I'm Canada... I will never see or fish for one of these, BUT I wanna say that was an absolutely incredible video! Litterally the best video I have EVER seen regarding how to find and catch a fish species AND the best ways to handle them!
And incase you were wondering why I'd watch, first these are amazing animals, second sole of your tricks will work for our catfish
Thanks for this video! After running into you at the unlimited Fishing, it hit me that I didn’t ask too many questions pertaining to catching these guys. So again man thanks & keep it up making great informational videos!
Nice! I got to go out with Alex last weekend, he got us hooked on a nice gar! Can't wait to go out again with y'all!
I watched all youre vids with gar !! somme of them 5 times, and this is the perfect guide for young guys who start fishing these amazing fish ( GAR ) pitty we dont have them in europe. Once I saw here on youtube a vid from catch , claen and coock. He caught a gar , and this fish was way to big to take with you for eating. For the future of the youth who are dreaming about catching a big gar somme day. Please release the big gar back in to the river, I know you always free them and release them... BTW old and big fish most of the times dont taste verry good;-) . So thank You verry much for posting this vid !!! and shares all the good tips with us !!
This channel never disappoints, great content as always
Thank you!
@@wildlifefishingshow for sure thanks for wrestling these monsters and preparing your audience to be better equipped as well!
As always, such an enjoyable & informative video!!!!! Well done Payton!!!!
🎣😎🐟
Great viewing,your passion and knowledge is first class.
👍👍👍
An excellent source of information. We love you.
I feel like I owe you money! Thank you very much! Best video I have watched in a long time!
Amazing video, love that you give these badass fish the respect they deserve
best species fishing guide I've ever seen, an I can't even fish for Gars here in Europe...cheers...
Best video on aligator gar i never seen. Thanks this specie is such an amazing creature you help to protect it in your video 🙏
Thanks!
Man I just moved down to Houston in August. Ive been into hunting my whole life and only fished for bluegill/bass periodically up north. I discovered alligator gar fishing on youtube and this is the video I needed. Even cooler that youre in Houston. Would love to get a line wet with ya sometime!
Thank you for dedicating your time to explain to us newbies, know that you’re appreciated by the community! Keep on fishing!
Bad ass video! I wish I had this info when I started gar fishing. Love the effort you put into this video 110%, very well done. 👏👏👏
If I have a wealth of selecting a fishing buddy, it is going to be you. I like your enthusiasm and constant pursue of monster fish regardless of difficulties you may have. I also never kill a fish no matter what.
Although I will not be able to fish a gar, all of your knowledge are applicable for fishing for other big fish. I am so happy to learn from you. These gars seems to be even more attractive than Wells cats in Europe currentIy holding a PB of 2.3M, 80kg.
You are simply one of the best fisherman I have seen. I have other one in France who is professional Wells catfish guide.
I just found your channel. I'm very happy I did.. Thank you for taking the time to show us your techniques. I've never caught a gar. Growing up, I just never thought it was possible. Now I know better. 👍
Awesome video bro very well explained I love catching alligator guard now and you helped out with questions I wasn't sure of then sure of thank you again
Just watched great for the knowledge of gar i just wish we had them look amazing fish to catch i love ure content keep them coming can't wait to see the next one thanks great channel man 👍👍🇮🇪
As always great video thanks for sharing and keep em comming. I look forward to the next one. 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯on target
Best video , this needs more likes thanks for all the details literally the best information
dont find these beasts in Australia but loved watching this tutorial, epic stuff!!!!! not afraid to get ya hands dirty handling that filthy bait too :P
Nice video man love your videos keep up the good work and I am interested in catching a alligator gar but I don't have the right tackle for um
This is a masterclass! I too am a Houstonian and can't wait to try this out. Where do you like to buy your line/leader/hooks? If you have links we'd love to support ya!
I appreciate it.
I buy most of my line at Fishing Tackle Unlimited. I mostly use 500lb kevlar coated braid as my leader, which I buy on Amazon. My favorite circle hooks are Team Catfish nautilus circle hooks and can be found at Walmart.
I have a patreon page that is linked in the description if you're interested in supporting the channel.
Thanks!
@@wildlifefishingshow Thanks a ton man! I'll be sure to check out the patreon as well.
Super motivated to catch some gar now and release them safely! Thank you man
Super Helpful, There's a Gar in my local pond that I've lost so many times.
Dude! What a magnificent video! Congratulations on your brilliance
Verry informative awesome job thanks for sharing and keep em comming and stay safe n god bless
Thank you very much for this educational video. Ive just met an Alligator Gar at my area and i cant believe my eyes, they are humongous!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, always a pleasure to watch your adventures!
I appreciate it!
This was amazing and very informative and helpful.
Thank You 🙏🏿
Excellent information!! Thank you!
Good morning. Awesome tips and tricks buddy for the gar. Never been able to hook any but would love to one day. Oh and good luck on your bigass gar catch. 🎣🔥👊
Hints of the Crocodile Hunter on this one ... Keep up the great work!
Ourstanding content and and presentation! Thank you. I really want to try to target this species now.
Let me know if you get one, good luck
Great video. Thanks for all the good information.
Good video I just have one ? What size and brand circle hooks are you using thank you
Appreciate the video buddy. I do a lot of fishing in Tivoli Texas and I've seen some pretty nice sized gar out there.
Love how in depth but easy to understand this video is. Also, and sorry if I missed this but what size circle hook is best?
For the Team Catfish nautilus hooks, size 8/0 or 10/0 if you can get them.
Widened the hook and the stance and hooking method genuine thank you I will use
This was such a good guide. Best on RUclips, for gar, or even catfish period. Ive learned the more disgusting the bait the better off your going to be. Get those guts, juices and blood all over because it can ONLY help. Blood and guts, catch fish.
That gar drawing was pretty good 👍
I've hooked a few of these. Gotten a real good look when they make a huge ruckus, clear the water, and consequently unhook themselves. They are tough to land.
I love your channel man
Great great video, thanks for the tips.
Great info!!!
Hey take you a small diameter pvc pipe and cut about 3 feet of it. Take your rope and feed a u all the way through until you create a lasso on the opposite end of your pvc and fix one end of the rope with a knot or some other way and leave the other end where you can pull the rope creating a circle and that's way easier than trying to muscle the fish with just a rope. Just a way to make it a little easier on you. This same lasso can be used in a multiple amount of ways
mannnn if only I didn't live in Indiana haha.
Amazing guide bro, I would've suggested doing a teaser or something and having the guide on patreon.
Shows that you're a better person than I am :p
Great video ! Definitely a lot to learned from this
This was awesome and well made video
Freaking awesome tutorial bro 👌 I'm from Dallas tx and my goal is to catch a gar 300lbs and I've caught smaller but your videos just upped my game nice vid knowledge is power
I really appreciate it. Those giants are rare, but they're out there. Good luck!
this video deserves more likes
Much appreciated 🙏
Credit due there buddy great video for anyone wanting to get into chasing theses giants :)
Fantastic video appreciate the tips
Amazing video and information!
I'm gonna say madkatz are the most affordable and king of the Gar rods right now. Heavy & Med Heavy throw up to 20oz of bait which is 1 1/2lb boys & girls
This video has the best info on gear to catch monster gar and the videos to back it up what he's talking about folks.
Such a helpful video subscribed to you after this video i wish you could make a video on how to tie your knots to your mono line
I appreciate it. I'll try to create some shorts for that.
@@wildlifefishingshow thanks very much would be very helpful
Great work !
What size circle hook are you using? Is it a 10/0 or 12
Team Catfish 8/0 widened out and file sharpened
@@wildlifefishingshow ok thanks I got a 10/0 and I widen the hook im excited to try this new style to hook monster gar
Loved the video so much and it truly broke down everything you need to begin alligator gar fishing. One question would be how does the weather affect your fishing? Do you prefer an overcast and does that and the temperatures ultimately affect the activity?
Generally I find the most success on the mornings of hot days, even better on the day before a storm. All my best fish have come under those exact conditions.
What is the type of the white fishing line of your favorite rod you said if you mind saying?
Sir,may i know why didn't use penn spinfisher to become your set?
great informative video man🤙👍🙌
Thanks
WILD LIFE IS NICE VIDEO FRIEND,, GOOD CHANEL , FISHERMAN,
They've been stocking alligator gar in Illinois for about a decade now with some success. Hopefully they can make a big comeback in the state to help deal with the invasive carp. Would love to be able to fish for them soon.
Freaking awesome information, love it!
I have the Salis x 3000 reel, with a Bmn Silver Cat Elite rod. (7'6 MH) What lbs of Alligator Gar would I target with that kind of set up? 🙏
Among the arsenal of rods and reels I own, I have that exact same combination. You should be able to consistently and reliably catch fish up to 7 feet with that. Larger if you play the fish perfectly.
BMN silver cat vs the Denali bottom feeder? Any recommendations, I already have a Heavy action catfish pro rod paired with a salis x 3000 but I’d like to get another large set up going. I already have another salis x just looking for a very good quality rod that can handle the stress of hundred pound plus fish.
Dude, I can't truly say whether your video is worth a damn, but I'm taking it all as gospel because it looks that way to me! Going to be doing some stuff on the Brazos and this is spectacular information.
Great info but doesn’t the salis reel have a bunch of plastic gears? I’ve heard it strips it’s gears quite often. I like the last king rover personally
I haven't had that issue. My one concern with the Salis X is the drag isn't as strong as advertised, but that can be compensated for if you're comfortable thumbing the spool. Whatever works for you should be good 👍
These were just recommendations based on the gear I have used myself
What is that rod that has the metal seats on it paired with the Penn 8000
Four thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice video!
I have a question on the metal leader, all the ones that I find with a circle hook are to light and not strong enough. And the ones without, usually have a giant swivel near where the hook would go. Do what should I use? 🙏
Don't buy pre-made leaders. I recommend using 500lb kevlar braid as the leader, snell knot to the hook, uni knot to the swivel. I've moved away from wire unless I'm in a shark area
Would you mind sharing where you get your bait? I also live in the Houston area, and am getting into this, but have no clue where to find these baits you're using. Thanks for the great video, keep them coming. God Bless!
hey man! im in houston too and been fishing buffalo off of kirkwood and eldridge, but its pretty narrow there , where at do you fish it , it looks and sounds like youre near downtown
Pretty much anywhere between the Houston Arboretum and Alt 90 can have good areas
Does this Salis x cast as good as a spinning reel or better I can’t decide what reels to get for this gar season
It casts fine, but I would recommend the Shimano Tekota 600 or Daiwa BG 6500