If I ate a gar, it would mean that I wasn't able to catch a Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Striper, or Bass... in that order!.. but I can always catch at least one of the above mentioned species, so I see no need in eating a prehistoric fish!
I think "Gar Eater" is just a synonym for Bad fisherman!:rolleyes:
I would probably eat a Gar before I would eat a Carp though.