Turning a Bobber into a Lure

[@scottb4767]

The "Gar channel" comment just cracked me up! Neat video idea! Seriously underrated channel, can't believe you don't have so many more subscribers!

[@TreysArt]

I’m workin on it lol. Thanks man.

[@cerebraltackle]

I was about to say the same thing. The fact he doesn't have more subs is absolutely criminal!

[@PENFOLD1962]

A fish with the first cast! Can't beat that. We don't have those in the United Kingdom we have disgruntled tench though lol. A stunning little lure very impressive. Take care my friend.

[@kbye5323]

Nice! You should do one with a big bobber for like musky or something. Awesome to see your ideas and creativity. Amazing work as always!

[@TreysArt]

Might need a little reinforcement for musky lol

[@jonaswladimir6889]

Nice one as usual. Tack så mycket

[@WoodPigeonOutdoors]

Brooooooooo...... I thought of making one of these for the summer but didnt do it, thinking it wouldn't work... Nicely done.... Also I'm jealous at the fact your popin gar... Its been a fish on my bucket list for 8 years now... I know their are gar up here (in canada) but im guessing not in my area

[@TreysArt]

Yeah I don’t ever think about that but I guess I can appreciate having them in my area. They are everywhere in arkansas.

[@schmattz_custom_lures2105]

Nice action!

[@funkyfresh2695]

Man true craftsmanship love all the videos seeing your videos has inspired me to start myself. Thanks

[@TreysArt]

That awesome. I’m glad to hear it.

[@giulianoaireti5943]

Nice and clean! 😎

[@jackchien3391]

Man, you have a lot a gar in your area!!

[@TreysArt]

Yes I do lol

[@colbylivingston4319]

Your very talented brotha keep it up!

[@TreysArt]

Thank you

[@williamhower3636]

Older video but I just started following you a few weeks ago. Nice Job! Your ingenuity and creativity are incredible. I've never thought of turning a bobber into a bait. I'm surprised that the glue didn't just melt the Styrofoam. I've never caught a gar. Pretty positive we have them in MD but not the areas I fish. I guess they are almost unequivocally considered trash fish, but bigger ones, say 30 inches plus must fight good right? Then there're giant Alligator gars. Whole different animal. Anyway, a strong toothy fish sounds fun. I guess if I did get into them and bit off or got lures destroyed all the time, I'd hate them too.

[@TreysArt]

I actually love gar. Prob one of my favorite fish. Not to eat but just in general. They are basically dinosaurs. And yeah I’m surprised the glue didn’t melt it either.

[@williamhower3636]

Shouldn't have assumed EVERYONE hates gar. My bad. The dinosaur factor is cool too. Species that have been around as long as gar are doing something right.

[@TreysArt]

Your good man most people do consider them trash fish. They are literally everywhere around where I live.

[@pontoontri-hull156]

"Maybe I should turn into a Gar channel." 😅😂🤣 Love the lures dude! Keep up the great work, you're an inspiration.

[@TreysArt]

Thank you

[@felixfanorballesterosubeda5511]

Exelente campion muy buen trabajo y muy buen señuelo gracias por compartir tus vídeos saludos y bendiciones

[@moonwalkingbeluga6459]

Excellent. I was sceptical about the foam tearing up and inox frame bending. Can you show us what your lure looks like after a few gars tasted it ???!!😜👌

[@TreysArt]

I’ll have to get a picture but surprisingly not too bad. A few scratches in the clear coat but that’s about it.

[@moonwalkingbeluga6459]

Using a bobber with a harder foam would probably be better in the long term. Thanks for sharing your skills and ideas, mate !!!! Watching you from New Caledonia, a French island between Australia and Vanuatu....

[@TreysArt]

That’s awesome. Always glad to hear when I’m world wide lol

[@billyallmon5039]

Ya got ya a gar bait boyo

[@txyakangler65]

Cut about 1 inch off the tail. You'll hook up more fish. With top water frogs, I cut about 1 inch off the legs and get more fish to hand. Shortening makes them attack the main body, where hooks are. Worth a shot. Just got turned on to you're channel. Great job on all your lures. Love it....

[@TreysArt]

That’s a good point about narrowing the strike zone.

[@billyallmon5039]

How about a walking bait out of the skinny float

[@cerebraltackle]

I have a question about the durability. With the bill/lop being mounted in such a brittle material, how does it hold up? I understand that you have probably mastered the art of good epoxy...bit even then, how does it hold up to the pressure? Just wondering. (great work as always).

[@TreysArt]

I haven’t stress tested but the epoxy really makes it solid. This is also why I went with a thru wire, much more robust and even if I fish ends up tearing up the bait I’ll have a better chance of landing it. You’d be surprised how tough you can make a soft material by adding superglue and epoxy.

[@cerebraltackle]

@@TreysArt you're absolutely correct about the epoxy. I'm a rod building/repair guy...the right epoxy is key! Great idea and beautiful work!

[@josueilg]

How much did this lure weigh? Very nice work!!

[@tork62077]

You make beautiful lures! Do you sell them??

[@TreysArt]

Not at the moment. I’m hoping to start selling them again one day though

[@ernieflynn5124]

Only you would think of this!

[@steevefishingbzh23]

Tchao gar 7'20🤣

[@billyallmon5039]

Gar taste like lobster from what I’ve read

[@TreysArt]

It’s pretty good actually just a bit of a pain to clean it the right way. You could make poor man’s lobster with it but honestly to me it taste kinda similar to alligator

[@LeviVanSluijs]

Hi

[@TreysArt]

Hi

[@lcpeterbilt379]

exacto knife made me wench

[@TreysArt]

You should see what happens in some of my other videos lol