northernboy Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Well, I have been a long time lurker here on the board, and have learned much from all of the members here. It has come time to introduce myself and ask a question. I live in Sudbury and have recently purchased a cottage on Lake Nippissing West Arm, and there are gar pike in the area. Just wondering any tips and tricks for catching them. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) I think Aaron Shirley did an episode on Gar pike. surelyfishing.ca Edited February 5, 2011 by lookinforwalleye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hello neighbor..Welcome aboard!! We (Dad and I) used to "noose" them with snare wire and a 5-7" sucker minnow.. no hooks. worked like a charm... I haven't tried it in a while , but was very successful in the past. 'Kinda like snaring a wabbit... Many gar in the West Arm.. the whole of Nipissing for that matter... Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondorfish Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I think Aaron Shirley did an episode on Gar pike. surelyfishing.ca Thanks for posting the link - really enjoyed watching that Tracker (Don) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Northernboy, We fish for them now and again on the west arm of Nipissing. Most of the time in the summer you will find them in back bays in the shallows. On approach they will look like small pieces of timber lined up in the shallow water but when you get closer you will be able to distinguish fish from wood. Ok,so heres the way we do it. Enter small back bay and shut of motor not to spook the gar. Paddle in slowly until you can make out the gar lying just under the surface in the shallows. Use spinning rod with single hook no leader no weight. Thread minnow through the lips so he can swim around a little and cast this gently towards the gar without spooking them. Stealth is the key to this type of gar fishing in Nipissing. If you need to know more about these back bay locations PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 When the bass aren't biting we throw small senkos in white and keep them moving just under the surface. The ones that don't sink so fast work the best. It's sight fishing for us so it's cool to cast and get a reaction. Lots of bites but not so many hook ups. I kind of like it that way though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernboy Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Thanks to all who replied. I watched the Aaron Shirley episode and it was really good and informative. Hello Randy. I am a little further in than you as I am in the Musky Bay area. ChrisK, thanks, and see you on the water in the spring. Northernboy And too all in doubt, TILLER all the way Edited February 7, 2011 by northernboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 If you see them, you can catch them. topwater baits with lots of treble hooks are your best bet, but I've caught them on buzzbaits with stinger hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 When the bass aren't biting we throw small senkos in white and keep them moving just under the surface. The ones that don't sink so fast work the best. It's sight fishing for us so it's cool to cast and get a reaction. Lots of bites but not so many hook ups. I kind of like it that way though Even better - just take a six-inch length of white braided anchor rope, and fray it with a knife so the end is all frilly. Then twitch it like you would with a Slug-Go. You don't even need a hook - their little curved teeth get stuck in the frayed rope. In fact, 'unhooking' them takes a bit of patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranksda58 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 ive only caught one gar and it was completely by accident...i caught this guy on an XRAP while fishing for smallies in a river...sorry about the goofy pic lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 ive only caught one gar and it was completely by accident...i caught this guy on an XRAP while fishing for smallies in a river...sorry about the goofy pic lol That poor gar never saw it coming. haha funny pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJackson Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Ultra accurate casts and sharp hooks on a shallow running Crank is the best bet to see these fish at their best. Yes rope works but there is zero fight. I've caught more than my share with cranks..... RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 King of all fishermen IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMedland Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 My son and I went poking around some bays off of the West Arm yesterday just to look for Gar but didn't see anything...caught some nice largemouth though. Any other specific info on location? We are from New Liskeard so we don't get down there often but like to go to get fish that we don't have up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Guess Bulldawgs work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsevern Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I've seen a few caught in the Grand River off float and minnow. Lucky hookset needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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