Only down side is it�s harder to throw bigger baits with them !!

Thanks for the insight garbow, I�ll definitely give that a look.

No worries man!! But you can�t get upset when you catch the gar bug!! It�s a hard bug to shake!! Hahhahaha good luck enjoy !! Big shad,cut carp,cut Buffalo and freshwater drum all make great gar bait.

Yeah here in my area a lot of people have luck with carp and tilapia just hard using cut bait cause of all the turtles

yes sir they can be a real pain !!!

Also one more question. How do you all set up your leaders? If you have pics that would be awesome

Orange being main line. Swivel will be a bigger size . White line is 300lbs fast flight bow fishing line to a 8/0 or 9/0 hook of your choice

So for the knot at the hook, it�s better to leave wiggle room?

I believe so. But honestly it�s all up to you

I like penn 8500 series live liner reels with 130# cortland masterbraid, doesnt matter what color line. 3' of 135# afw seven strand with a 3/0 bronze treble hook, I use eagle claw 774. For a rod I've been using pen rampage boat rods for about a year now and my buddy uses their jigging rods.