i thoroughly enjoy "trying" to catch gar. ive had very exciting encounters, but no luck. my dad saw on the heartland series a couple of guys pulling them in left and right using a special lure. it was basically a nylon rope tied in sort of a noose. apparently the frayed ends wrap up in their teeth quite securely. as far as the negative comments about gars, i dont agree, they are extremely smart, aware of you and your intentions, and put up a superb fight. every creature has a significant role in nature, therefore i believe they should be valued just as much as the gamefish that we as fishermen, and them as an apex predator, value and pursue so passionately.