Comments on: World Record Alligator Gar

By: Joey

Joey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:08:07 +0000

This was caught on Lake Sam Rayburn near Lufkin, Texas

By: Joey

Joey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:06:38 +0000

I used to live on Sam Rayburn a couple years back. They do get pretty big!

By: Randi D.

Randi D. — Thu, 05 May 2011 18:40:03 +0000

I’m agreeing with “Upperhand.” That “world record” gar, or a reproduced mount of it, is on display at Bass Pro here in Springfield, MO. They even have a plaque stating that it’s the longest gar ever recorded, and it’s a blatant lie. The record longest gar ever caught came out of the Moon Lake in Mississippi in 1910 and measure almost 10 feet long, and the current record for “largest” gator gar is 8’5″ and weighed 327 lbs. It was caught in Mississippi also. I have likewise scoured every record book imaginable and found not one mentioning Johnny Morris’ “world record” alligator gar.

By: Dylan Robertson

Dylan Robertson — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:09:48 +0000

thats a BIG fish so that makes me wonder what did you do with him after you found out that he was a world record ????

Dylan Robertson From Tahlequah ,OK
Keep fishin

By: Upperhand

Upperhand — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:35:03 +0000

Quoting the Texas Cryptid Hunter

“It seems the gar taken by Johnny Morris is not recognized as the Texas state record much less the world record. Of course, the Texas Parks & Wildlife is recognizing state records based on weight not length. The Morris fish may well be recognized as the longest gar taken in Texas but, if so, the TP&W site does not mention it. I’m guessing this is why the original story escaped my notice. The fish might have been submitted for record consideration but came up short, or light, as the case may be.”

Enough said!!

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:17:57 +0000

Actually the world record gar for rod and reel is 365 pounds caught in 1991 in southern texas

By: Robert Hyder

Robert Hyder — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:30:50 +0000

I agree that this is a great fish but in most states it is against the law to hunt them with a bow. I live in Texas and the bag limit here is 1 per day. I know a few fishermen that have had their hunting and fishing license taken away for life. If people continue to bow fish these beautiful animals there will be none for our kids/grandkids to enjoy. I have swam with them while snorkling and have caught many while fishing. Every time is a magical experience. Many people think that they kill game fish but that is not their prefered prey. Check state laws before hunting/fishing.

By: Clive Mathias

Clive Mathias — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:30:20 +0000

Thanks Bubba, awesome fish!

By: Bubba

Bubba — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:14:18 +0000

The new current world record by length was cought by Johnny Morris owner of bass pro shop. out of our private lake. You can see a picture of it on my website at http://www.garzillabowfishing.com we guide for monster alligator gar with rod n reel or bow.

By: Owen Martin

Owen Martin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:40:23 +0000

Alice,

I’m sorry to hear about your dad. MY mom, Alicia Guerra Martin (daughter of Dario Guerra) is one of your dad’s cousins – from Mission. I can remember seeing the picture of that huge gar on the swing set at my grandparents’ house more than 30 years ago!
Amazing what we come across on the internet! I think the photo from Sam Rayburn is pretty cool, but am glad the record is still Bill’s!!!

Owen Martin
Houston