Angler Snags 7-Foot Monster in Likely World Record Catch
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and this angler learned as much after a four-hour lesson.
A Kentucky man named Art Weston is reportedly the proud record holder after angling a a gigantic alligator gar following a four-hour battle in a Texas lake earlier this month. According to Fox Weather, Weston has a knack for snagging giant fish. He reportedly holds 40 world records, but this one truly set the bar.
After a four-hour battle, Weston reeled in a 7-foot-3-inch, 153-pound alligator gar. The behemoth is believed to be the largest freshwater fish caught on an ultra-light (2 pound) line in International Game Fish Association history.
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Weston, who was traveling with his fishing guide aboard "The Garship Enterprise," came into the day looking to best the previous record of a 110-pound alligator gar. For his latest massive haul, Weston worked smart, not hard.
"This is a situation where you can't rely on the force you can apply to the fish, but more so, just put enough pressure on them to keep swimming and tire themselves out," he said.
The giant fish gave it its best effort to wiggle away, often times swimming 8-12 feet below the boat. The alligator gar, at one point, even took a 10-minute rest.
After winning the battle, Weston weighed and measured the giant gar. Soon, the record will be official with the IGFA.