An angler from Kentucky says he may have broken a record for a 153-pound alligator gar caught in Lake Livingston, Texas after a four-hour battle to reel in the massive fish.

The 7-foot-3-inch behemoth weighed in at 153 pounds and Weston said it took him nearly four hours to reel in on just 2-pound test fishing line.

The alligator gar is a unique and ancient species of fish that has captured the attention of scientists and anglers alike. Known for its prehistoric origins and fearsome appearance, this freshwater ...

On Tuesday traveling angler Art Weston and Texas fishing guide Capt. Kirk Kirkland caught a giant, 153-pound alligator gar on ultra-light line. The gar is a new pending world record. It’s also the ...

On April 8th, renowned fishing record angler, Art Weston, completed the unlikely goal of catching an alligator gar of more than 110 pounds on 2-pound test line. Last October, Weston set an all ...

Just when I thought Art Weston’s resume couldn’t get any more impressive, another incredible big fish story to shock the imagination comes barreling down the pike. I call the story incredible because ...

Calling it the “most challenging catch of my life,” Weston spent nearly four hours reeling in the fish. With the help of Captain Kirk Kirkland, owner of Alligator Gar Fishing, the pair chased ...

Weston said he caught the fish with the help of Captain Kirk Kirkland, the owner of Alligator Gar Fishing, a guide service. They said they almost lost the fish multiple times before bringing it in.

Weston said he caught the fish with the help of Captain Kirk Kirkland, the owner of Alligator Gar Fishing, a guide service. They said they almost lost the fish multiple times before bringing it in.