Angler Catches 283-Pound Alligator Gar in Texas, Potentially
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Monster' 283-Pound Alligator Gar Fish Caught and Released in Texas
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TEXAS FRESHWATER by Matt Williams - Texas Fish & Game Magazine
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Fisherman snags a 'monster' alligator gar, could set new records
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Anglers catch monstrous, world-record-shattering Alligator Gar