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How to catch long nose gar #12801076 06/22/18 12:41 AM
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I am an avid crappie fisherman but the places I normally crappie fish have been loaded with gar. What is the best way to catch these fish? I know they will occasionally hit a crappie jig. Not sure what type of live or dead bait to use or what type of set up. Thanks in advance for any tips.

Re: How to catch long nose gar [Re: onfirecrappie] #12801741 06/22/18 05:15 PM
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I like to use cut bait, wire leader and a good stout treble hook. I will normally throw this out under a big float. Let him run a little then set the hook. Works sometimes.

Another popular rig is the rope technique. I was possiblly going to try it this weekend where I know 5ft+ spotted gar hang out in my carp hole just West of where you live.

Re: How to catch long nose gar [Re: JJ4MEL] #12803396 06/24/18 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted By: JJ4MEL
I like to use cut bait, wire leader and a good stout treble hook. I will normally throw this out under a big float. Let him run a little then set the hook. Works sometimes.

Another popular rig is the rope technique. I was possiblly going to try it this weekend where I know 5ft+ spotted gar hang out in my carp hole just West of where you live.




Plus #1 on the above. Also live sunfish work good! hooked


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Re: How to catch long nose gar [Re: onfirecrappie] #12803940 06/24/18 10:22 PM
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100% rope lures/flies if you can make them or get your hands on one. PM me if you want more details.

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