Catching gar in pond

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zara spook or mirrolure paused right on top of their head.

A few in the pond isn't unhealthy for the ecosystem though. They aren't eating any more small fish than a bass or catfish does

Any top water with treble hooks. Park it on their nose and set the hell out of the hook.

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What's the most effective way of catching and removing these fish?

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Look up rope lures for gar. They're very effective. Jug lines too will catch them.

But as mentioned, they likely aren't hurting your other fish. They're a natural part of the ecosystem and rarely have a substantial impact.

Wire/rigid hoop net. The gar will drown in it if completely submerged as they can’t get to the surface to breathe.

Or a small top water if they like to sit at the surface and you can sightcast them. If you are into fly fishing, crimp a very small treble hook onto a foam fly and put it right next to their mouth - not in front. May have to use heavy braid as a leader. Good luck. Little spotted gar like to jump and throw hooks.

i used to kill the gar in the canal behind my house by cutting a plastic white worm about 1.5-2 inches with and relatively small hook. easy pickens

I've read you can comb white nylon rope out and catch gar with it, make a lure out of it. The rope fibers get tangled in their teeth.