re: Alligator Hunting Tips

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I use a 12/0 hook and braided line. Can go to a 14/0 hook if you want. I order all my stuff from the Fish Net co in Jonesville since I order a lot ( I catch about 75 or so gators a year). I put a piece of chicken and beef melt on each line. Hang as high as you want. A big alligator can jump out the water really high. I'm usually about 2 1/2 feet over the water though just trying to fill tags. If you call the fish net company they will tell you what most people order ( 12/0 hooks and twine). The biggest advise I can give you is use plenty of line (about 30 ft). If the alligator can't get under the water once hooked a lot of the time they get up on the bank and that's when they straighten the hook. Good luck. Oh. Elm Hall is by Verret? If so Should have plenty of trees to hang lines from but if you can get a couple poles that's helps when you see a spot without a good tree.

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Thanks. Are you using the paracord braid or the tarred braid, and what pound test? Are any brand hooks better than another? This is probably a 1 time thing for me so I dont want to lose some monster gator because I could have used a better hook or line.