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What type of boat is best to use on an alligator gar fishing trip?

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Alligator gar are incredibly sensitive to sound, so avoid a typical motorboat, as it will spook the fish. If you can, use a rowboat or drift boat. If you must use a motor or fan boat, pull to the shore when you arrive at the spot, and wait quietly for the fish to return before casting.

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How do the fish eat?

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Alligator gar typically bite down on their prey and swim with it up to several minutes before attempting to swallow it. They swallow their prey whole.

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Can I keep Alligator Gar as a pet?

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Gar do not make good pets. They require a large amount of space to swim and too much food to make them suitable as a pet.

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How do I find large alligator gar?

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You can find a alligator gar in rivers and ponds but they can be found just about anywhere. You will be able to see them surface because they breathe air.

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What side of swivel do I put the hook?

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It depends on what kind of swivel you are using. if you are using a tri-swivel, the opposite side to the weight you are using. Also, typically you would use a polymer naught for that.

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Can you train an alligator gar?

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While alligator gar can be somewhat conditioned to respond to feeding routines, they are not trainable like dogs or other domesticated animals. Their natural instincts and behaviors make them challenging to train, but they can learn to associate certain cues with feeding over time.

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What time of day do alligator gar feed, and does air temperature or weather, like sun or overcast, affect them?

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Alligator gar feed most during early morning and late afternoon. They prefer overcast days and are most active when water temperatures are 75 to 85°F.

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What are good baits for alligator gar in ponds?

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Good baits include live fish like shad or minnows, cut bait from larger fish, and even chunks of chicken or beef. Using larger baits can be effective, as gar are big predators that prefer substantial meals.

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Can alligator gars breathe with both lungs and gills?

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Alligator gars have an air-filled swim bladder that allows them to surface and take in air to refill the bladder, which can help in low-oxygen water.

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