Thread: I found an Albino/Gold Gar Today. Is It Valuable?

Found this idea on another forum:
"I've never done this personally, but I've been told that if you get some nylon rope, and fray the end, and whip it on top of the water (like a fly rod) they'll bite at it and get their teeth tangled up in the rope, so you can drag em in. I snagged one on accident the other day, and almost lost an expensive lure."

"nylon rope does work well with them. White and red color combo makes them go nuts when you cast it to them. i just need to land one this year, i caught some last year but havent landed one yet"

I like it! My next try will be a bit more stealthy. I've heard the old folks talk about this and never tried it. Looks like the time is now.

Night time and lights. Shine the light on him and he can't see what's coming.

Originally Posted by eminart

Night time and lights. Shine the light on him and he can't see what's coming.

Good info and a smart way to sneak up on a wary fish. Isn't this the same way they catch gators?

I still haven't got a chance to make a night run at the fish yet. I'm waiting on my spot lighter to have a chance to go with me. As far as the gators go, I believe that's how they do it on TV anyway. I don't plan to "choot 'em" though! Haha

Another Video showing how to make the rope lure but at the end of this one he has a pretty clever contraption to help remove the entangled rope from the fish.

I haven't tried putting the lights to it yet. But I have tried everything else that I know of including the rope lure. I'm still wide open for suggestions! No suggestion is a bad one until it doesn't work! Remember that I need to catch THE gar, not just any gar.

How about a net gun?
Build A Net Gun

Does anybody think this could work?

[QUOTE=Energy;2343111]Does anybody think this could work?

First, I'm sorry that I forgot to text you back. I didn't get any fresh ideas that I was hoping for. Secondly, way to think outside of the box! I would love to have a net gun anyway! As soon as I get over all of these consecutive days of working, I will give it another try in the dark with my spotlight.

Had to come back and edit this one. I just saw where the net guns start at $1395 which I cannot afford. My patience may be worth more than I thought. Haha.