Post by averagehunter on Jun 21, 2023 14:31:54 GMT -5
Happy to say I pulled a gator tag for this upcoming season for Clay County. I've been told this is a somewhat challenging hunt, but hunt it I will! This will be my first time really going after gators. I've done a couple ride-a-longs with some who are more experienced than I, but haven't been lucky enough to see one boated.
I've got a 16 ft Jon Boat I brought back from the dead this spring that my dad in MO was just using as a redneck lawn ornament. I rebuilt the casting deck and sanded/repainted; its pond/lake/creek-worthy! I've bought a harpoon, bangstick, snag rod, and snag hooks. My only questions would be concerning the line for the rod; is 80lb braid too weak? Or should I go with 100+lb?
Also, even though google can tell me where to get a skin tanned (should I actually get one), what is the recommendation for the Jacksonville area +/- 50 to 75 miles? Who does the best work? Any I should avoid?
I've done well learning Deer/Turkey hunting in FL... trying to at least get to a workable knowledge in gator too! TIA!
I've got a 16 ft Jon Boat I brought back from the dead this spring that my dad in MO was just using as a redneck lawn ornament. I rebuilt the casting deck and sanded/repainted; its pond/lake/creek-worthy! I've bought a harpoon, bangstick, snag rod, and snag hooks. My only questions would be concerning the line for the rod; is 80lb braid too weak? Or should I go with 100+lb?
Also, even though google can tell me where to get a skin tanned (should I actually get one), what is the recommendation for the Jacksonville area +/- 50 to 75 miles? Who does the best work? Any I should avoid?
I've done well learning Deer/Turkey hunting in FL... trying to at least get to a workable knowledge in gator too! TIA!
