How to catch GAR ?

[Wormin]

I been fishing the falls by the fossil bed lately an I been seeing lots of small and Large Gar all over but I Don’t know how to catch them . I’ve heard small hooks on cut bait ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB9gtG9X5JE

[robertdilbert]

you should only use the rope technique if you plan to KEEP the fish. otherwise you're just giving the fish a slow death

I have caught them on in-line spiners before

[Rudypoo4444]

you should only use the rope technique if you plan to KEEP the fish. otherwise you're just giving the fish a slow death

I have caught them on in-line spiners before

Nah, as long as you get all the rope out, the fish will be fine. Get sloppy and leave some of the rope, and the fish will have a problem. I've caught and released dozens of gar on rope lures, and I can always get all the rope out.

[jfw]

Nah, as long as you get all the rope out, the fish will be fine. Get sloppy and leave some of the rope, and the fish will have a problem. I've caught and released dozens of gar on rope lures, and I can always get all the rope out.

I caught one in the duck pond that was about 4 feet long and made the mistake of bringing it up in the boat ,,,,he thrashed about and snapped my forearm with his snout and gave me ab out 7 holes in my arm ...they weren't deep but it was no fun , luckily the guy that was with me had some rubbing alcohol and the wounds never got infected ... wont do that again ...shoulda let him have my #5 shadrap