Alligator Hooks

  • Forged Bronze Alligator Hooks - Mustad & LaBayou

    LaBayou and Mustad Forged, Bronze Alligator Hooks

    Alligator hooks made to our Nets & More quality standards.

    LaBayou 10/0 Bronze Alligator Hook (Forged)
    HF-FA $ 0.64 per Each, for 50 or more $ 0.43 per Each

    Mustad 10/0 Bronze Alligator Hook (Forged)
    HK-FA $ 0.89 per Each, for 50 or more $ 0.59 per Each

    LaBayou 12/0 Bronze Alligator Hook (Forged)
    HF-FB $ 1.48 per Each, for 50 or more $ 0.99 per Each

    Mustad 12/0 Bronze Alligator Hook (Forged)
    HK-FB $ 1.55 per Each, for 50 or more $ 1.03 per Each

    Mustad 12/0 Silver Alligator Hook (Forged)
    HK-FB7 $ 1.42 per Each, for 50 or more $ 0.95 per Each

    Mustad 12/0 Silver Alligator Hook (Forged, Large Eye)
    HK-F12 $ 1.73 per Each, for 50 or more $ 1.15 per Each

    LaBayou 14/0 Bronze Alligator Hook (Forged)
    HF-FC $ 2.25 per Each, for 50 or more $ 1.50 per Each

    Mustad 14/0 Bronze Alligator Hook (Forged)
    HK-FC $ 2.97 per Each, for 50 or more $ 1.98 per Each

    Silver Alligator Hooks - LaBayou

    LaBayou Silver Alligator/Shark Hooks

    Alligator hooks made to our Nets & More quality standards.

    LaBayou 3/0 Silver Alligator Hook
    HF-A30 $ 3.14 per Each, for 50 or more $ 2.51 per Each

    LaBayou 3.5/0 Silver Alligator Hook
    HF-A35 $ 3.32 per Each, for 50 or more $ 2.66 per Each

  • This product is made in the USA.
    Gator Getter hook and line AGG-1
    35' heavy duty alligator line with 12/0 alligator hook, clothespin

    1 kit
    AGG-1 $ 6.95 per Each

    This product is made in the USA.
    Gator Getter hook and line AGG-6
    35' heavy duty alligator line with 12/0 alligator hook, clothespin

    6 kits
    AGG-6 $ 34.60 per Pack

  • This product is made in the USA.
    Gator Grabber as seen on Swamp People - AGG-H14

    LaBayou Gator Grabber - Alligator Snagging Hook

    As used by Jr and Willie Edwards on "Swamp People"!

    Made with 3 of the 14/0 gator hooks, with 12 oz of lead.

    Gator Grabber without rope
    AGG-H14 $ 23.05 per Each

    This product is made in the USA.
    Gator Grabber as seen on Swamp People with rope - AGG-H14R

    LaBayou Gator Grabber - Alligator Snagging Hook

    As used by Jr and Willie Edwards on "Swamp People"!

    Made with 3 of the 14/0 gator hooks, with 12 oz of lead. Comes with 50 ft of 3/16 diamond braided nylon rope.

    Gator Grabber with 50' rope
    AGG-H14R $ 32.29 per Each

    Mustad weighted treble hook, 6.5 oz

    Mustad Gator Grabber - Alligator Snagging Hook

    Hooks are the same size as the 12/0 alligator hooks. Total weight is 6.5 oz.

    Mustad Gator Grabber
    AGG-M14 $ 12.95 per Each

    10/0 #3551-BR Treble 2 1/2 oz Lead

    10/0 #3551-BR Treble 2 1/2 oz Lead
    HK-TB10LW $ 4.50 per Each

  • How-to videos: set hooks and lines for alligators

     

    Alligator Fishing Method with Hook and Line

    • Suspend hook and line above water, 1 to 2 feet.
    • Use about 30 feet of line, of 300 lb test or more.
    • Use a clothes pin to hold the line, for easy line removal by the alligator.
    • Coil the remainder of the line, at the base, to prevent tangling.
    • Dispatch the alligator immediately.

    Alligators are nocturnal and most catches will be made at night. Although it may not be legal to take alligators at night, many hunters scout for gators at night to find where the big ones are.

    Baited hooks and lines are suspended above the water by some type of structure. In most cases hunters will use poles, branches, or trees to suspend baits as well as provide for a stationary object for securing the end of the line. The most commonly used baits are chicken quarters or beef melt.

    Approximately 30' of line is tied off to the bottom of the structure while the baited hook end is suspended about 1-2' above the water surface. Most hunters hang the bait higher at the beginning of the season to prevent smaller gators from taking the bait. As the season goes on the bait can be lowered to increase the probability of a catch. The baited end is suspended in such a manner to allow for easy line removal by an alligator.

    Clothes pins are most often used to hold lines to facilitate easy line removal. Excess line is rolled up near the base of the structure.Take care to coil the line so it will not tangle. Alligators (feeding primarily at night) will take the bait.

    Once alligator lines are set and baited, alligator hunters should inspect their hooks and lines and remove captured alligators daily. Alligators should be dispatched immediately upon checking lines. Shot placement should be centered directly behind the skull.

    In the event that an alligator is hooked and the hunter's quota has been reached, the hunter should immediately release the alligator in the most humane method possible. Most alligators swallow the hook and the stomach acids will dissolve the hook. All hooks and lines should be removed when an alligator hunter's quota is reached.

     

    Judge Boothe and alligator

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    How to catch alligators. Printable PDF.