Re: 'Gator Bait
Julie Followell
African American babies were used as alligator bait, according to the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University, citing newspaper articles and imagery from the late 1800s and early 20th century. The term "alligator bait" was also used as a racial slur against African Americans.
Lawrence Wright, who popularized the phrase, "If you ain't a Gator, ya Gator bait, baby," after saying it following a win over Florida State in 1995, told The Gainesville Sun he was upset with the decision to remove the cheer and wants to talk to Fuchs.
The phrase "gator bait" is potentially linked to historical stories about black children being used as bait for alligator hunters, written about in scores of turn-of-the-century publications, according to a 2016 story by The Undefeated.
Newspaper articles and imagery from the late 1800s and early 1900s collected by Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia that portray Black babies being used as bait for alligators.
"Package includes 3 Gator Bait pegs with a 30" 400# test Monofilament leader and swivel". Legal Wooden Bait Pegs are 1" diameter and not more than 2" in length (required by FWC).*When using bait, there are a few key things to remember. The bait must be on or above the surface of the water so the gator can find it by smell and sight. Also, in some situations, you might try to move the bait by pulling on the line to get the Gators attention. The bigger the bait, the bigger the gator it will take to swallow it. We recommend using lung for the bait as it is bloody and it will float.
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