Carp and gar pike around ottawa?

Post by **jackass** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:04 am

Rope lures work well, as do minnows/mackerel/smelt with trebles!

Post by **Chevy Champagne** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:10 pm

best thing to use is a big minnow and a big three prong hook

whats the best lure for a gar pike???

i know you need lots of luck cause there BEEK are long and boney![/quote]

Post by **jackass** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:44 pm

Using a bobber, suspending a big minnow/mackeral and a treble with stinger hook always has worked well for me. If you're in the right area the gar usually find it pretty quick, hook sets usually are about 50/50.

Post by **jiggy2006** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:02 pm

just wondering, would a Salmon hook (with some bait or feathers) on a fireline work!?

i have caught many steelhead (salmon hook,eggs, 6lb mono), which is all bone you really have to set your hook hard. catching a gar should be the same idea but instead of mono, use fireline!?