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slim357 · 05-15-2007, 04:46 PM

anyone know how to catch these monster fish. i was bass fishin today and had one grab my power worm i set the hook and lost it. I felt its head shake once then the line broke off.

FishingLTJ · 05-17-2007, 08:19 PM

I would assume it would be similar to muskie fishing! Large crank baits or live bait with a hefty steel leader! The steel leader is a must from what I understand about the prehistoric creatures! Hope this helps!

slim357 · 05-18-2007, 04:31 PM

yea gotta have some kinda metal leader thats for sure, ill prob just stick to bass for now anyways

boudreauxsbaits.com · 05-18-2007, 10:20 PM

We use a bow!

texasbasser · 05-19-2007, 08:54 AM

If the fish are more than 4 feet long, then I use a 7' heavy uglystick with a good spinning reel, spooled with 20 pound test. Use about a 4 foot steel leader with a big bluegill or shad or whatever on it. Once one takes it, dont set the hook right away.. let line out and let it run for about a minute, because it will fiddle with the bait before actually taking it, and any quick strikes may just rip it out of the fishes mouth.

tb

slim357 · 05-22-2007, 04:06 PM

If only i had a bow and knew how to use it that sounds like some fun. what type of bait hook would u recomend

texasbasser · 05-22-2007, 10:26 PM

Slim,
I would reccomend a size 10 BPS treble hook, found here Bass Pro Shops Round Bend Treble Hooks

They have worked well for me in the past and I hope they work for you too, be sure to post some pictures if you land one.

tb

slim357 · 05-24-2007, 10:41 PM

ok now how should i rig a minnow on one of those. Should I send some wire thru the lips and tie it to the hook

texasbasser · 05-25-2007, 10:58 PM

A simple hook through the back end near the tail will work fine, just dont hit the fishes spine or you will paralize it.

tb

Abel · 05-26-2007, 08:23 PM

You should get out yer snorkle and a sling spear and aim for the spine !

05-15-2007, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
slim357 Fishing King Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Va alexandria Posts: 208 Rep Power: 23	Alligator Gar anyone know how to catch these monster fish. i was bass fishin today and had one grab my power worm i set the hook and lost it. I felt its head shake once then the line broke off.

05-17-2007, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
FishingLTJ Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 365 Rep Power: 1	I would assume it would be similar to muskie fishing! Large crank baits or live bait with a hefty steel leader! The steel leader is a must from what I understand about the prehistoric creatures! Hope this helps! __________________ Fishing is a lifestyle.....Don't ever forget that!

05-18-2007, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
boudreauxsbaits.com Junior Fisherman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helotes TX Posts: 13 Rep Power: 7	We use a bow! __________________ TAKE A KID HUNTING OR FISHING! www.boudreauxsbaits.com

05-25-2007, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
texasbasser Fishing King Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 188 Rep Power: 21	A simple hook through the back end near the tail will work fine, just dont hit the fishes spine or you will paralize it. tb __________________ -Brandon Kerrville, TX

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05-18-2007, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
slim357 Fishing King Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Va alexandria Posts: 208 Rep Power: 23	yea gotta have some kinda metal leader thats for sure, ill prob just stick to bass for now anyways

05-19-2007, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
texasbasser Fishing King Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 188 Rep Power: 21	If the fish are more than 4 feet long, then I use a 7' heavy uglystick with a good spinning reel, spooled with 20 pound test. Use about a 4 foot steel leader with a big bluegill or shad or whatever on it. Once one takes it, dont set the hook right away.. let line out and let it run for about a minute, because it will fiddle with the bait before actually taking it, and any quick strikes may just rip it out of the fishes mouth. tb

05-22-2007, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
slim357 Fishing King Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Va alexandria Posts: 208 Rep Power: 23	If only i had a bow and knew how to use it that sounds like some fun. what type of bait hook would u recomend

05-22-2007, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
texasbasser Fishing King Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 188 Rep Power: 21	Slim, I would reccomend a size 10 BPS treble hook, found here Bass Pro Shops Round Bend Treble Hooks They have worked well for me in the past and I hope they work for you too, be sure to post some pictures if you land one. tb

05-24-2007, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
slim357 Fishing King Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Va alexandria Posts: 208 Rep Power: 23	ok now how should i rig a minnow on one of those. Should I send some wire thru the lips and tie it to the hook

05-26-2007, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Abel Junior Fisherman Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kailua-kona big Island of Hawai'i Posts: 11 Rep Power: 6	You should get out yer snorkle and a sling spear and aim for the spine !

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