I Knew This Was a Long Shot… But I Went Anyway

**LINKS AND STORE** AMAZON STORE: https://shorturl.at/sKrw0 WEAROYO Glasses: https://amzn.to/4oHVbL7 Hellcat Rods: http://bit.ly/4rNMnoR (Code: Bites10) Gar Guide Trips: https://bayouchamps.com/ CODE: BITES10 (all caps) Most people wouldn’t even be out here this early… but this is when the first alligator gar start waking up. This was my first gar trip of 2026, fishing cold water with no signs of life. Early season is a grind—you’re not fishing for numbers, you’re waiting on one opportunity. I set up with cut carp, float rigs, and the Hellcat rods, targeting eddies and hoping something was ready to eat. Then the float goes under… In this video: • Early season gar strategy • Why water temp matters more than air temp • My rig setup (steel leader + J hooks + floats) We only got one fish—but sometimes that’s all it takes. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.