Heading to the ranch in Centerville this weekend to plant some oats for the upcoming season. The summer flooding had our land completely underwater for a couple of weeks and we have seen evidence of gar spawning all over, including our pond which now holds several nice gar. I plan on fishing the river for some nice Gator Gar however i won't be able to catch any carp before then. Should I use chicken breasts, bacon or frozen tilapia from the store? I've used all three and have had success with them but wanna know your opinions.

Thanks a lot, Cameron

Fish with corn sweet corn in that pond. I would not feel good about any of those baits. 4-8" Live or fresh sunfish would be better than those imo. There will be carp and buffalo in your pond if it flooded. You could use a cast net if it's not too nasty but br careful, gar destroy nets.

i'v never used chicken breast or bacon but have had good luck with frozen talapia. good luck and post a report.