In April 2025, an angler caught a colossal freshwater fish on ultra-light tackle. Here's why your chances of doing the same are unlikely.

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 most commonly used bait for alligator harvesting is chicken leg quarters. Letting them age for two to three days before using them as bait helps them become more appealing to gators.

The 153-pound fish they caught earlier this month would best his current 2-pound ... j-hook with a piece of cut carp for bait. Read Next: Giant Alligator Gar: Trash Fish or Trophy Gamefish?

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 ...

Art Weston, a Kentucky resident, went to Lake Livingston, Texas, to catch an alligator gar with the help of an ... line and the fish spitting out the bait. Weston said he predicts the fish will ...