ALLIGATOR GAR (CATAN) FISHING BROWNSVILLE TEXAS

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Did some alligator gar fishing on Independence Day 2019 and it was a successful trip! I did very minor editing to it, didn't want to cut it up too much to show what it's really like fishing for these amazing fish. There's a whole lot of patience involved. I apologize for the wind audio in the video, but I hope you enjoy the video.
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Rod used Quantum BlueRunner Rod:
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Reel used H20 XPRESS Torrid:
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[@STOICOUTDOORS]

Geez man!! I would be so excited! Great job! Nice vid

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

Thanks man! It was definitely an adrenaline rush haha! Thanks for checking it out

[@infiniteoutdooradventures2240]

Great video I love to hear the line peeling off the reel. That look like one hell of a fight.

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

It was a fun fight, that sound makes the heart pump doesn't it. It was tricky getting up on the bank with the gaff by myself too! Thanks for watching 🤙

[@Tactical_Healer]

I didn't know this water body was public. Good to know.

[@alejandro1991ify]

Do you recommend the quantum blue runner rod? How is it holding up? I saw reviews about the guides popping out.

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

Yeah I'd recommend it. I'm not suprised people have had that issue, its a cheap rod lol. But to be fair,, i have a 12' ugly stik surf rod with the same style guides and those have popped out, luckily I find them. On the quantum they haven't popped out (yet) and I've been pretty rough with it. I never washed it either, even after saltwater trips. I saw some corrosion after saltwater use, but brushed it out and greased it a bit, didn't completely remove it, but most of it is gone and it still works well. It's that type of rod that if it gets damaged, it won't be too big of a deal since its not that expensive.

[@ADDICTED2FISHINGTX]

Nice fish! They are fun to catch 👍🏻

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

Thanks man! They definitely are 🤙

[@ditters54]

Thank you for the upload looks like fun

[@ditters54]

Calm down Frank 😅lol ... even got my heart racing

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

this was over by hwy 281 and torres rd, thanks for watching!

[@r.s.sky-lord5985]

Nice gar, I go there for cats nice size to , and alot of water snake's to ......

[@williamnewton4759]

A lot of meat !! 🤙🏻

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

It was a great harvest! Thanks for watching 🤙

[@slikrik6098]

Thumbs up, great vid

[@EzequielMaldonado-f4d]

What spot are you fishing for gar in Bronxville...what river

[@losblacktoys5873]

Disculpa srrr todavía se puede pescar ahí es que como había un letrerrooo que decía no trassspassinggg

[@HoangNguyen-fm6nd]

Whats the recommended lines and hooks needed for Gars. Im getting into fishing and loving it

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

Awesome man! You're definitely hooked now, pun intended. I like using 50lb braid just incase that huge 5'-6' comes out, I know some folks that even use 60lb braid in their main line. It also helps when you get snagged on branches. You'll have better chances of getting off a snag with heavier line. For the leader I used a 60lb wire you can find on the offshore isle at any tackle shop, but make sure you get the wire that is coated with nylon. On the mainline before you tie the leader, put an egg weight, the weight will depend on the water you're fishing. If you're fishing calm waters with little to no current, I'd go with like a 2oz or 3oz egg weight. If you're fishing a river with stronger currents, I'd go with 4oz to even 5 oz. I use a single 4/0 treble hook at the end, some folks use double treble hooks or a treble hook at the end and a J hook freely sliding on the leader. I'll make a video soon on how I make my leaders, what kind of baits I use and how I rig them to target this species. Thanks for watching!

[@HoangNguyen-fm6nd]

@@FranciscoJavierOutdoors dude thanks for the quick response!!! Appreciate it very much. 956 represent!!!

[@HoangNguyen-fm6nd]

@@FranciscoJavierOutdoors i wanted to ask. You noted hwy 291 but I’m not seeing that on the map that connect to Torres. Did you mean 281? The canal that connects to the reseca de la Palma reservoir?

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

@@HoangNguyen-fm6nd np man! Yeah 281*

[@SolomonsOutdoorReviews]

How is the H2O Torrid spinning reel hold up?

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

Its holding up very well! Its one of my favorite reels to use when targeting bigger fish in fresh or saltwater. Theres a bit of corrosion on it on the handle from saltwater trips, but it doesn't affect performance. I've never washed the reel and its still holding up. Thanks for watching 🤙

[@JOEYGAMESHD]

What size reel where you using

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

I think it was an 8000, haven't used that reel in a while. I've used it for jettie and surf fishing too

[@hectorgarza5451]

Thats over on 281 millitary road or villa nueva its torres road old fishing grounds

[@ditters54]

Thank you n.n

[@FranciscoSanchez-q1u]

What can😊al in brownsville

[@leroypuga1457]

Ppl giving spot up oh lawd here i go jp 😭😂

[@cheechmachin01]

Eejj che mojao saludos

[@leroypuga1457]

@@cheechmachin01 👀

[@cheechmachin01]

😬🤫

[@leroypuga1457]

You have found me 🤔

[@cheechmachin01]

Mojao reunion

[@hildaramos5600]

Esta. Hermoso felicidades k. Dios. Te. Bendiga y. Sige adelante k. Dios. Guie tus pasos

[@SNOOKINGAROUND]

Where u go for those beasts I'm in town to barely starting to fish the resacas I've seen 10 15lbs cats caught

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

yeah there's big cats out there! i must have lost a 30lb cat once in this same canal, this is by 281 and torres rd

[@SNOOKINGAROUND]

Send me the coordinates 🤣🤣🤣,

[@rukigarza391]

Donde es el lugar

[@danny_boyx2949]

I thought i been fishing in this spot but where im going looks different

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

Unfortunately, this exact spot is no longer accessible to the public, but it's the same water canal system on 281 and Torres. Hope it helps.

[@danny_boyx2949]

I’ve been trying torres rd but no luck thanks

[@vicentehernandez7851]

K canal es?

[@hectorgarza5451]

Esta en hwy 281 or villa nueva oe look for it ont google mps as torres road goood fishin

[@vicentehernandez7851]

Gracias y k bait uso?

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

@@vicentehernandez7851 usa tilapia o shad

[@danny_boyx2949]

Is it torres rd ?

[@ilegifx1955]

Yes

[@danny_boyx2949]

Passing the fence or ehat ?