re: Alligator Setup

Unless you catch 10 footer it is not worth bringing them to a buyer. If you just want the meat and to have fun 5-7 footers are what you want. They are easier to deal with and have a lot less fat to carve off.

As for setting lines, don't tie to branches. You would be surprised how big of a cypress brach they can rip off the tree. Tie to the trunk if possible. Attach a jug to your rope in case they break what you tied too. As for hanging the bait high, it all depends. I never go more than 2' and have caught all sizes.