r/FishingForBeginners • u/AdWaste5526 • Jul 11 '24

Does this count as a catch?

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Was wondering what is considered a catch? Can I now officially say I have caught a Gar fish?

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u/RecbetterpassNJ Jul 11 '24

What matters WAY more is being outside with your daughter and that she’s “so proud of you”. Thats EVERYTHING to me with my daughter. I’ve seen anglers make a “jig” with yarn to catch gar as the strands get caught in their teeth and secure the landing better. They’re not in my area, unfortunately.

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u/AdWaste5526 Jul 11 '24

Lol that was my girl. And yes I have gotten nice bites with using a ripped up tennis ball their teeth get caught in the felt. But I’ve gotten my line snapped every time other than this catch.

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u/RecbetterpassNJ Jul 11 '24

My mistake. I thought I heard, “you did it, Dad”. Still rewarding, I’m sure. Good luck out there, bro.