Swamp People: New Trick Catches BIGGER Gators (Season 16)

Don Brewer’s Knot Trick Helps Boost Gator Hunting Success in Pierre Part

Welcome back to TalkX! Today, we bring you an exciting update from Swamp People as new captain Don Brewer steps up his game following a challenge from the legendary Troy Landry. In the latest episode, Don and his deckhand Calum are determined to turn things around after Troy called out their recent catches for falling short. Their goal? To bag some giant alligators and improve their catches.

A Call to Action from Troy Landry

During a conversation about their recent lack of success, Troy Landry, known as the “King of the Swamp,” didn’t hold back in expressing his disappointment.

“Y’all caught?” Troy asked.

Don responded, “I’ve had better, boss, I’ve had better.”

Troy was blunt: “Nothing but little ones. Very disappointing.”

Don knew they had to step up their game. “We’ve kind of fallen behind, so we need to try to ramp it up a little bit if we can,” he said, feeling the pressure to catch bigger alligators and prove their worth. With bigger gators meaning bigger paydays, Don and Calum decided to set their sights on a lofty goal: a nine-foot average for the day.

The Knot Trick: A Game-Changer

The duo soon faced a challenge: while smaller gators were abundant, they weren’t helping their cause. Don realized they needed a way to target only the larger ones. After some thought and experimentation, he came up with an innovative solution.

Using clothespins to loosely hold the bait in place, Don tied a knot in the line to create extra resistance. This would make it harder for smaller gators to knock the bait off, while giving larger gators more time to take the bait.

“It might be a little more time consuming, but if it catches bigger gators, I’m all about it,” Don explained, optimistic about his new approach.

The First Big Catch

The results didn’t take long to show. After re-baiting the lines, Don and Calum noticed a shift.

“What you got?” Calum asked, as the line began to show signs of a strong catch.

Don’s face lit up as he saw the signs of a big gator on the other end.

“Oh, yeah, good gator,” Don exclaimed.

With a few intense moments of struggle and a well-placed shot, they managed to haul in a huge gator.

“That’s a damn good gator!” Don shouted, impressed by their catch.

It was a sign that the knot trick was working – but they still had a long way to go to hit their nine-foot average.

A Day of Progress

Despite the challenges, Don and Calum kept pushing forward, using the knot trick on every line. Their hard work began to pay off as they hauled in more big gators, including a massive 10-footer.

“This knot trick really paid off,” Don said, with a sense of relief and satisfaction.

The team continued their successful day, with a final haul of 12 to 13 alligators. While there were still some smaller catches mixed in, the knot trick had clearly helped them secure larger gators, pushing their average above the nine-foot mark.

“We’re filling them things left and right today. Knot work, baby. That’s knot work,” Don said, celebrating their success.

The Power of Adaptation

At the end of the day, Don reflected on their journey. “You gotta overcome and adapt to the situation. Every day is a different day,” he said, emphasizing the importance of creativity and problem-solving in the world of gator hunting.

While the knot trick may not work every day, it certainly made a difference in their hunt for bigger gators, and Don and Calum are already planning their next steps to continue improving their catches.

With their innovative approach and determination, Don Brewer and his team are proving that even in the swamp, there’s always room for a little ingenuity.