Angler Catches 283-Pound Alligator Gar in Texas, Potentially
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Alligator gar, Illinois' biggest native fish, spread farthest north in latest restoration - Chicago Sun-Times
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Texas State Record Fish: The Complete Guide
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Nearly 300-Pound Alligator Gar Should Break World Record
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Angler chokes up after catching and releasing 300-pound alligator gar
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Texas State Record Fish: The Complete Guide
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Huge Alligator Gar Caught in Texas Might Break Records
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283 pound Alligator Gar, 6 pound test line - Other Fish Species - Bass Fishing Forums
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