They Chased a 153-Pound Alligator Gar for Four Hours on a Two-Pound Line

In a jaw-dropping fishing feat, Art Weston pursued a massive 153-pound alligator gar on Lake Livingston using a fragile two-pound test line. After a grueling four-hour chase, he landed and released this prehistoric giant, balancing record-breaking sport with conservation.
The seven-foot, three-inch alligator gar, documented in photos and measurements for a possible IGFA world record, now swims free thanks to Weston’s release. Texas fishing legends are rare, but this monster catch just turbocharged “Lake Livingston fishing” searches everywhere.