Specimen taken in july of 2001 on the trinity river by marty mcclellan.
World record alligator gar rod and reel.
The gator is the largest species of gar and is the largest exclusively freshwater fish in north america.
There were no pictures of this catch for years until a relative found a photo and eventually made it public many years later the picture below.
Texas state law allows you to keep 1 alligator gar caught with a rod reel.
The 24 ton carbon blank is specially tapered to provide extraordinary power durability and responsiveness for trophy catfish or gar.
Monster pulled from the rio grande river back in 1951 by bill valverde no length was listed for this fish.
Alligator gar rod reel angling trip package this trip targets trophy sized alligator gar.
It can be as long as eight to ten feet and the current world record for the largest alligator gar caught on rod and reel is 279lb 0oz.
Alligator gar are also quite popular among bowfishers because of their large size trophy potential and fighting ability.
They can weigh over 250 lbs and can survive up to two hours above water.
Bill valverde caught the heaviest documented freshwater fish taken on a rod and reel in texas a 279 pound alligator gar that holds the rod and reel world record for the species and at 67.
First there is the record for catching a alligator gar fish with rod reel which was actually set way back in 1951 and has yet to be beat this alligator gar weighed 279 lbs.
Detailsdeveloped with monster angler and world record holder kirk kirkland the okuma record chaser catfish alligator gar spinning rod harnesses all of the power and strength you need to battle a catfish alligator gar paddlefish or sturgeon and win.
The texas state record and world record for the largest alligator gar caught on rod and reel is 279 lb 127 kg taken by bill valverde on january 1 1951 on the rio grande in texas.
I personally prefer to catch and release all alligator gar back into the water.
Rod reel fishing for alligator gar is a great way to spend time with your family.
Bill valverde caught the heaviest documented freshwater fish taken on a rod and reel in texas a 279 pound alligator gar that holds the rod and reel world record for the species and at 67.
We can angle for alligator gar anywhere in texas.
Catch release fishing is a great way to teach your children the importance of conservation.
A typical day usually consists of landing up to 8 rod and reel caught alligator gar sometimes several more.
