World Record Alligator Gar Rod And Reel
Specimen taken in july of 2001 on the trinity river by marty mcclellan.
World record alligator gar rod and reel. Alligator gar are also quite popular among bowfishers because of their large size trophy potential and fighting ability. We often hook and land 100lb 150lb 200lb plus sized alligator gar on a rod and reel. The official record alligator gar taken on a rod and reel in texas is a 279 lb. The 24 ton carbon blank is specially tapered to provide extraordinary power durability and responsiveness for trophy catfish or gar.
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. 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. I personally prefer to catch and release all alligator gar back into the water. 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.
Monster pulled from the rio grande river back in 1951 by bill valverde no length was listed for this fish. 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. Alligator gar rod reel angling trip package this trip targets trophy sized alligator gar. The state record for an alligator gar taken with a bow and arrow is an 8 0 long 290 lb.
They can weigh over 250 lbs and can survive up to two hours above water. Rod reel fishing for alligator gar is a great way to spend time with your family. 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.
We can angle for alligator gar anywhere in texas. 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.