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Dinosaurs still live in the heart of Texas #12204957 04/18/17 04:32 PM
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the first time i saw an alligator gar i was 11 years old i spent a solid week trying to catch 5-6 footers and then came face to face with a true giant while canoeing the river. the gar i found that day started a life time of passion for these fish. I have spent the last 4 years devoting myself to learning everything i could about catch and release angling for this species and how to help the conservation of alligator gar in Texas. Last year we tagged and released 7 over 7 foot but that 8 foot mark seemed unfathomable at the time. With years of learning the river and hundreds of hours on the water and maybe a little motivation from the people who didn't support us we managed to hook up to a 209 pound 8 foot 1 inch alligator gar. we entered the water with this living dinosaur for measurements and tagging giving her the best chance at a successful release she swam away strong after being controlled at the bank for 5 minutes. I have always been fishing for the next 9 footer i said it before i am not in competition with anyone but i will be fishing hard this year.
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"Conservation is the preservation of life on earth, and that, above all else, is worth fighting for."
Re: Dinosaurs still live in the heart of Texas [Re: SharkBaitTV] #12206664 04/19/17 02:12 PM
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I have seen some real deal monsters below Ray Hubbard. I think there is a 9 ft er in there.


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Re: Dinosaurs still live in the heart of Texas [Re: SharkBaitTV] #12206835 04/19/17 03:53 PM
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thats a really interesting area that your talking about might have to check that out some day


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Re: Dinosaurs still live in the heart of Texas [Re: SharkBaitTV] #12206877 04/19/17 04:11 PM
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Ive hooked them but with my hybrid striper rod aint no way of turning them.lol Like a truck on the end of line


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