Quote Originally Posted by funfishers View Post
I fish a small lake occasionally that is a river overflow. Full of gar I'm told, I often see bow fishers after them. I've never caught one though and not sure that I want to. But if I did what would be the technique?
I've had them hit my crankbait & plastic worm at night & a jerkbait during the day ... momentarily hooked up, then off. They got my crank & my worm (bit thru line) but I did get my jerkbait back. But, I don't recommend using these baits.

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