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 This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
#6489131
10/10/16 04:51 PM
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FlowerOf Life
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Made a solo trip for Alligator Gar around the middle of October, most of the day went pretty poorly, but on my way to the ramp i saw a 5 foot gar roll in a spot on the back side of a turn in the river, after not seeing much all day i put out three rods and ended up getting three runs in an hour or two. the first two runs were sneaky gar who managed to steal my cut common carp slices. The third run took off at an alarming rate i managed to do everything right and got her hooked up while filming with one hand and fighting the fish with the other hand. She ended up being way bigger than i thought coming in at 6 foot 8 inches and around 38 inches making her around 160-170 pounds. She was hooked in the corner of the mouth on the 3/0 non stainless treble hook i use and was released unharmed after a few pics, she was extremely happy to be back in her river. The whole trip was just a reminder to make the best of the situation no matter what, and to stick to the things you are passionate about despite the hardships. [img] http://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...cb08058a6f9dadd41d3607b9&oe=58671572[/img] [img] http://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...69f14e71352009ff656f8cc5&oe=58AE078E[/img]
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
[Re: FlowerOf Life]
#6489329
10/10/16 07:22 PM
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Joined: Nov 2013
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Tipps
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awesome video and catch man. enjoyed it
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
[Re: FlowerOf Life]
#6489373
10/10/16 07:48 PM
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hook_n_line
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Nice! 
Sometimes it's hard being me! But somebody has to do it.
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
[Re: Tipps]
#6489417
10/10/16 08:07 PM
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Stub
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awesome video and catch man. enjoyed it
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
[Re: FlowerOf Life]
#6489493
10/10/16 09:04 PM
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dogcatcher
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back.
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
[Re: FlowerOf Life]
#6489540
10/10/16 09:35 PM
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Sugars Pop
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Can't see the video but congrats to you for the catch and CPR. Pictures speak a million words and the fish is still alive.
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
[Re: FlowerOf Life]
#6489543
10/10/16 09:35 PM
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Sugars Pop
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Can't see the video but congrats to you for the catch and CPR. Pictures speak a million words and the fish is still alive.
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
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#6489553
10/10/16 09:44 PM
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rickym
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 now the anticipation builds...
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
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#6489587
10/10/16 10:11 PM
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Hunter-Steve
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Very nice video. Nice to see she was released.
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
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10/11/16 04:03 AM
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NDN98
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
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#6492210
10/12/16 03:56 PM
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Fltmedic
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Don't take life so seriously, you'll never make it out alive!
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Re: This might be the last big alligator gar i catch this year..
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#6493290
10/13/16 03:33 AM
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dkershen
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Good way to end your season!
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