254-pound alligator gar is the largest fish ever caught in Oklahoma

[HarleyK]

An Oklahoma angler has landed the largest fish ever caught in the state: a 254-pound alligator gar that measured 8 feet and boasted a 44-inch girth.

Paul Easley snagged the primitive-looking fish this week on Lake Texoma, and released the behemoth after obtaining a weight and measurement.


Read more at http://www.grindtv.com/fishing/254-...-ever-caught-in-oklahoma/#bp4egIUkAqjkh2bu.99


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[fwprawn]

That thing sure is fat! Nice find!

 

[Aquanero]

Cool he released it. It's hard to imagine people want to keep them in home aquariums.

 

[celebrist]

I have been to that lake, the gars would gather and it was both awesome and intimidating. I am glad he released it

 

[SumoNinja]

that doesn't look 8 ft, but it's a fatty alright

 

[raymondk394]

Moving to Oklahoma and can't wait to hook onto one of these guys

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[Chub_by]

Credit to him for practising C&R!

 

[DiXoN]

That's a beast, he did the right thing letting it go.

 

[ballinouttacntrol]

It was recaptured by bowfish hunters the day after the article printed


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