ihuntcatahoula
Senior Member
Alright finally got drawn for a gator tag, got a friend in Brunswick with lots of gators so finding them is no issue. I want to use my bow question is do I use my Deer hunting bow for the KE ( Mathews DXT 63 lbs.) or my bowfishing bow ( Onieda Black Eagle 43 Lbs.) I am more than likely going to use a treble on mule tape or rod and reel to hook it but use the bow to secure a bouy for added assurance or if we get close enough use the bow first. I have some 2 and 3 blade grapples for gar are they ok or is there a grapple for gators.
Also I have an AMS reel but was wondering how do you use the bouy if your line is in the reel. I was assumming you used an old style loop or bucket for the line so you can attach the end of it to a bouy or float.
As for the float I assume the bigger and brighter the better. Maybe a home depot 5 gallon bucket.
How about line both for the bow, reel and the treble what would be best. FF 200 would work for the bow if I was just using it for the bouy and not dragging him in with it. but what about the treble I would think mule tape would work better because it is waider and easier to hold. What pound test line do you spoon your rod with...
Also I have an AMS reel but was wondering how do you use the bouy if your line is in the reel. I was assumming you used an old style loop or bucket for the line so you can attach the end of it to a bouy or float.
As for the float I assume the bigger and brighter the better. Maybe a home depot 5 gallon bucket.
How about line both for the bow, reel and the treble what would be best. FF 200 would work for the bow if I was just using it for the bouy and not dragging him in with it. but what about the treble I would think mule tape would work better because it is waider and easier to hold. What pound test line do you spoon your rod with...