4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
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.
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.
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. Here's to a safe journey for him and can't wait to hear the tales upon his return.
RJ
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.
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.
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. Here's to a safe journey for him and can't wait to hear the tales upon his return.
RJ
Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
Nice Gar RJ, I am in awe on how and where.
They to me, are one of the Elite of fish.
Great post!
Daner
They to me, are one of the Elite of fish.
Great post!
Daner
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Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
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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Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
Hey RJ:
What a beauty day you must of had awesome pics and thanks for sharing ......Garrrrrrr Billy!!
What a beauty day you must of had awesome pics and thanks for sharing ......Garrrrrrr Billy!!
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Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
Just awesome RJ!
Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
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...
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...
Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
sweet fish, looks like you had a great time!
tight lines!
tight lines!
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Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
RJ,
Love seein' the smiles...on the fisherman and the toothy beasts ! You guys are off to a great start! Thanks for sharing the pics and stories.
tight lines,
Jeff
Love seein' the smiles...on the fisherman and the toothy beasts ! You guys are off to a great start! Thanks for sharing the pics and stories.
tight lines,
Jeff
Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
Love the pics... They're GARrrrrrrreat! Awesome stuff guys!
Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
That looks like you guys had one hell of a day!! Congrats
Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
Beauty fish, Gar master! Oh also saw your pics made an appearance on Uncut Angling the other day.
Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
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!
Kerrazy
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!
Kerrazy
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Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
SSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JELLY!!!
Great stuff!!!
Great stuff!!!
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Re: 4 casts...209 inches...by Gar!
Super fish again Rob.
Gotta try Gar next year....
Steve
Gotta try Gar next year....
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