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Along with the many improvements in my pond I have also been able to increase the spotted gar population (con).
Other than shooting them, which I, do does anyone have any other suggestions catching them?
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You can catch them on topwater lures, with the hooks removed, and replaced with about 3-4" of frayed nylon twine. It will tangle in their teeth. Works well, when they're biting.
3/4 acre pond
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0.6 acre pond / 13' max depth / Bonham, TX
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Tex, Sorry, I can't offer any suggestions. Shooting is probably the most efficeient way to control them. Some of the locals use a tangle of monofiliment line and live bait on a rod and reel. The bird's nest of monofiliment ensnares their teeth, and works much better than a hook, so I am told. Put up a sign saying "No Fishing For Delicious-For-BBQ Gar Fish". Maybe that would work.  All seriousness aside, how did you get the gar infestation?
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Texas715,
poland_jack nailed it, based on my experience. Its a hit or miss deal to catch one of these prehistoric creatures.
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A small torpedo shaped bream cork with small hooks embedded should work. Gars used to give me fits when I was young, attacking my bobber.
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jimmy wheels, those are great sites. Thanks for posting them!
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There were some when I bought the place. I guess their increased population is a tribute to measures I have taken to increase the LMB fishing.
Thanks for the links. I will try some of them tonight if things work out.
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