GARGANTUAN CATCH

Angler tops IGFA all-tackle world record with 283 pounder from Sam Rayburn, certification pending

One of the world’s oldest and most hallowed freshwater fishing records has likely been crushed by a monster alligator gar caught and released recently at Sam Rayburn Reservoir by Art Weston of Union, Kentucky. The news comes courtesy of Kirk Kirkland of Trinity. Kirkland is a veteran fishing guide who specializes in targeting the toothy titans using rod and reel. He calls his alumin...

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