re: Alligator hunting question

I used either bamboo or willow trees. I used to cut them about 10-12ft long (about 2.5-3in diameter) and tie the line about 3 foot from the bottom. Then shove the pole about 4-5 feet in the mud. The alligators have two things agains them, the harder they pull the harder it hurts them (hook in stomach) and they are pulling down into the mud which doesn't put much pressure on the pole. Alligator's first instinct is to swim toward deeper water. The only time a line is broke is usually when they get hooked in the jaw and can pull harder.

Also used trees, pilings, and roseau canes to tie off lines.