Thought it was a big stick.

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09-17-2021, 10:27 AM
Slab

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Thought it was a big stick.

I thought it was a big stick at first. Then it took off, and off, and off. It would make a run, then stop, and I'd see bubbles. I thought at first I had snagged a turtle. I'd make some headway, I could reel it in some, then it would take off again. I still didn't know what it was. Then it finally came to the surface, and I reeled it in to the side of the sea wall, and I simply reeled up to the jig, and poked it off. It swam off, no problem. Stopped about 40 yards away, and just stared at me wondering what had happened!

Here's a pic.

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And a very short video. This video is actually a "live" iphone picture converted to a video, and slowed down a bit. So that's why it's real short, but you get the picture.

https://youtu.be/TZzxifH0bJk

And you want to know what! The craziest part is, the line I was using. I just posted recently (https://..thump/) about using 4lb test Varivas (new sponsor) line. And I was not fond of 4lb test because of having to worry more about line break. And then I catch this thing. Unbelievable, but I swear it's true. I caught a gator which was maybe a yard long, and tough as nails, with 4lb test line. Unreal. I thought the line was gonna break many times as I laid into this beast at the end of my line, but it didn't. I'm a changed man. I totally think different about 4lb test line now. Gotta give it credit. Thanks Varivas. Here's the line I was using:

https://www.crappie.com/crappie/atta...p-img_3211-jpg
09-17-2021, 10:38 AM
Slab

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It’s almost impossible to tell about the line I was using because you just can’t see it, being 4lb test line and all. But heres a pic of right after I pushed the jig off the gator. I had hooked it with a roadrunner. I’m thinking I didn’t really hook it as i was able to push it off him with my rod tip with almost no effort. I just kept a bow in the rod and a tight line. Dono

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09-17-2021, 10:47 AM
SuperDave336

WOW, that must be some pretty tough line. Thanks for the report.
09-17-2021, 11:11 AM
Slab

Thought it was a big stick.

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

WOW, that must be some pretty tough line. Thanks for the report.

Believe me, I was still worried I was gonna break it. But way surprised when it didn’t. Once I seen what it was I figured I was gonna loose the roadrunner anyway so I got more aggressive thinking “eh well, just break it”. But the gator didn’t do another run and just rode still like you see in to the sea wall. Kinda cool. And this morning I seen that same gator off my sea wall again. He was just staring at me in the distance still wondering what happened last evening. Or maybe he was plotting revenge. Doh

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09-17-2021, 11:30 AM
skiptomylu

LOL, Slab we use to do that many years ago on purpose. There was a protected area out in the marsh bayous around Texas/Louisiana and and we use to go there to fish. The place was mostly shallow and full of grass and Hydrilla, but in the mid day it would get pretty slow and many times look in the box to get an old topwater bait I didn't care if I lost. That place was full of gators and just put a top water bass bait in front of one and he will take a bite and the fight is on!

Skip
09-17-2021, 11:53 AM
DockShootinJack

Look out Troy Landry there is a new gator hunter in town. :biggrin
09-17-2021, 01:00 PM
funfishers

I use 6# always cause I want to be able to handle the occasional big fish.
This has me wondering.
09-17-2021, 01:03 PM
funfishers

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

Look out Troy Landry there is a new gator hunter in town. :biggrin

That guy is quite the gator hunter and python hunter, really enjoy watching him.
09-17-2021, 01:15 PM
BobC

Great story! What a battle!
Bob
09-17-2021, 01:57 PM
thaDudeAbides

Nice lizard! And great story.
09-17-2021, 06:17 PM
catchNgrease

I don't do memes. .... BUT....AMERICAS most interesting man. I don't normally gator fish but when I do....I use 4# Varivas

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09-17-2021, 06:26 PM
BuckeyeCrappie

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Originally Posted by catchNgrease

I don't do memes. .... BUT....AMERICAS most interesting man. I don't normally gator fish but when I do....I use 4# Varivas
M
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Good one :Rofl

Fried gator and Crappie would be a great meal Slab!
09-17-2021, 06:30 PM
Tracker123

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

LOL, Slab we use to do that many years ago on purpose. There was a protected area out in the marsh bayous around Texas/Louisiana and and we use to go there to fish. The place was mostly shallow and full of grass and Hydrilla, but in the mid day it would get pretty slow and many times look in the box to get an old topwater bait I didn't care if I lost. That place was full of gators and just put a top water bass bait in front of one and he will take a bite and the fight is on!

Skip

Yep, done that. That tail meat filleted off is excellent - fried, grilled, etc. Don't tell me you don't know Skip. I know better.
09-17-2021, 06:33 PM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by funfishers

That guy is quite the gator hunter and python hunter, really enjoy watching him.

Sure seems like a great guy.
09-17-2021, 06:34 PM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by Tracker123

Yep, done that. That tail meat filleted off is excellent - fried, grilled, etc. Don't tell me you don't know Skip. I know better.

That is some good eating for sure.
09-18-2021, 01:30 AM
kmorrow

:highfive

Will definitely pass this field report on to VARIVAS HQ in Japan! No doubt it's probably a first -- fishin' 4-foot gators w/4 lb fluoro -- that is! :-D
Will also be sure to update our product description page to reflect that 4-lb Blue Moon is most excellent for Aji fishing, panfishin' and catchin' 4-foot gators.

-kmorrow

Quote:

Originally Posted by catchNgrease

I don't do memes. .... BUT....AMERICAS most interesting man. I don't normally gator fish but when I do....I use 4# Varivas

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09-18-2021, 07:11 AM
keeferfish

Should have lipped it for a photo, just don't put all the weight on the lower jaw. I hear it hurts them. :Rofl
09-18-2021, 09:55 AM
"G"

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Originally Posted by keeferfish

Should have lipped it for a photo, just don't put all the weight on the lower jaw. I hear it hurts them. :Rofl

What he said :biggrin
09-18-2021, 10:53 AM
"D"

Glad you only caught your limit.
09-18-2021, 11:37 AM
"G"

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Originally Posted by "D"

Glad you only caught your limit.

Ain't dat da truff! :Rofl
09-19-2021, 06:10 AM
Ketchn

this post made me laugh , the day it was posted my bud "H" ketched a 4 foot stick that was about that thick .....:Rofl
09-20-2021, 05:25 PM
Tradbow

Someone also ties a great knot.
10-27-2021, 09:37 PM
FishCrank

Wow!! That's a story to tell your grandkids to be passed down thru the generations as a family heirloom!
10-28-2021, 06:34 AM
shipahoy41

Unreal! Momma gator had to be somewhere lurking to see what you were doing to her child. By the way, Four pound test line is awesome.

Mike