4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!

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4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!

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Though it's been a little later spring than I'd hoped for we did manage to find that magic window of conditions that we are looking for...

My buddy Grant and I were giggling like school girls when we did the math, two 53's a 52 and a 51 incher. 2 hours fishing, 4 good casts and 209 inches of Gar....all sight fished on new favorite Gar bait. Jackall Cherry 0 footer. Quality hooks right outta the package!

Grant's new PB.

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This last one was a pig, it looked like it ate a cormorant. 21 inch girth and the heaviest gar I've ever caught. Tipped the digital scale well over 22 lbs.

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A few more pics of this wild couple hours fishin are here: http://www.rjnbirdeesoutdooradventures.ca/?p=1227

As a sidenote, some of you may remember Muskiemagnet. Pat has accepted a couple of guiding gig up north for the summer. Awesome experience for him as he'll be spending some time in the Kenora area then up to NWT. A going away party was put together for friends last week and despite nearly getting eaten alive by blackflies it went well. :lol: Here's to a safe journey for him and can't wait to hear the tales upon his return.

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Nice Gar RJ, I am in awe on how and where.
They to me, are one of the Elite of fish.
Great post! :)
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Nice pics RJ....I love fishing for gar but I really find them tough to catch....gotta practice my casts more.
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Hey RJ:
What a beauty day you must of had awesome pics and thanks for sharing ......Garrrrrrr Billy!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Just awesome RJ!
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That's some nice Gar!

What is it you like most of the Jackall Cherry Crankbait Zero Footer? The action?

Have you tried any other shallow lures (Rapala subwalk for example)?

I really need to get my first Gar this year. sigh...
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sweet fish, looks like you had a great time!

tight lines!

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RJ,

Love seein' the smiles...on the fisherman and the toothy beasts 8) :lol: ! You guys are off to a great start! Thanks for sharing the pics and stories.

tight lines,

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Love the pics... They're GARrrrrrrreat! Image Awesome stuff guys!
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That looks like you guys had one hell of a day!! Congrats
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Beauty fish, Gar master! Oh also saw your pics made an appearance on Uncut Angling the other day.
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Wow RJ,
I am in Aw. Is it just me or does that species actual have nostrils? where I fish I see lots of juvenile gar, so that means papa and momma must be around. May have to take a crack at trying to bring one in the boat.
Nice job!
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SSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JELLY!!!

Great stuff!!!
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Super fish again Rob.

Gotta try Gar next year....


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Wow, stunning! Good on you guys :mrgreen:
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