really? EVERYWHERE we fish here has gators.. I went last Saturday and saw at least 6 sunning themselves while we fished, 20 yards away .. When we were young, many decades ago, we waterskiied there too.. the ones 7 feet or less are afraid of humans and usually run or swim away.. But the 10 footers or larger are afraid of NOTHING! I carry a Sig .40 just in case .. once in awhile one gets curious and will swim up to my boat.. a little tap on his snout with a paddle usually is enough .. I have hooked a couple using live baits .. best to just cut the line oh, btw, did I mention we EAT gator here ? and the gators KNOW IT! lol