Missouri Record Fish Stories - Alligator Gar

[@triggerwarning5911]

Such a shame to kill a fish that size just for the sake of killing it. I always catch and release alligator gar. They aren't invasive so no reason to kill it unless you're gonna eat it. A fish that size is atleast 100 years old. Ive caught several over 100 lbs and send them back to the water.

[@richardmills6084]

I hate seeing those old fish have to die for a record though

[@andrewgilpin961]

TyzGamin they are records for a reason. There aren’t that many.

[@zemphorp9605]

Andrew Gilpin no, there are way more gar bigger than that, there smarter and don’t get caught

[@conalbennett8259]

@@zemphorp9605 he didn't get caught he got shot.

[@Red-mo2uo]

@TyzGamin lol, you dumb? Records are records for a reason. There’s barely others around

[@triggerwarning5911]

@@andrewgilpin961 nah theres a ton of them. For every fish caught theres thousands more that never get caught. Theres tons of giants. The state record in Texas is 275lbs on rod and reel. 200 pounders are caught all the time down here.. But regardless I still don't agree with killing them. When I catch gar I always catch and release. I get my pictures and measurements and let them go. I would never kill a giant like that. They take over 100 years to get that size. It doesn't feel right to kill them. They been here longer than us and are not invasive. I really hate seeing this fish killed, especially at that size. It's my favorite fish. The record for bow in Texas is over 300 pounds. Such a damn shame.

[@ernestol8572]

Assuming the fish was not eaten, it seems contradictory that a conservation agency would be celebrating the death of such a large fish.

[@wolfedan3]

I didn't know this video was here Cousin. A few years ago, but that was some fish!!! Late congrats.

[@SD-wj9bv]

Even Do i don’t agree with killing animals for trophies only killing for eating. Got to give it to the man for getting such a beast

[@Motovation.785]

THANK YOU MISSOURI THESE ARE AWESOME

[@nadx1000]

rather see catch and release, such a waste to kill this one

[@triggerwarning5911]

@@justinlangley9529 if they get eaten thats cool but alot of bow fisherman shoot them just for the sport of killing them. They do have delicious meat but I couldn't kill anything over 5 feet. That takes a long time for them to get that big. Doesnt feel right killing them.

[@BeezusCripes]

I like the white bill Cosby narrator

[@chaseanthony9377]

excellent catch!

[@miashelton6726]

Is this the one in bass pro in Springfield?

[@toxicpenguinzz]

nah its dead lmao

[@Red-mo2uo]

0:09 fish pog

[@delorestaylor8114]

Awesome!

[@Nanoscape30]

Dang I'm from Ohio I was just in cape nice 🐟

[@jwag301]

man thats badass

[@LukeBurgard]

Bro I love in Cape Girardeau

[@generevelsjrrevels8881]

No disrespect but in Louisiana that’s a preteen Mackfarland had two hanging over the end of his platoon boat on Texas street in natchitoches Louisiana

[@lukewhite440]

Rod and reel only...bow fishing isn't fishing...lol you can come back with something most if not everytime. Yes, by chance he shot this one...but come on, where's the fishing? Aside from location...

[@anastasiasullivan1572]

There's more where that come from or they wouldn't let u bow fish. Plus you ever tried that its not easy like u think. Its not a gun

[@ACH985]

If this would have been my co-worker he would have tried to T-bone it like he does other vehicles.

[@dashydoobie9788]

Should be illegal to bowfish gar.

[@delano62]

I always thought Alligator gar were a protected species in Mo.

[@remingtonhahn3209]

If anything unprotected

[@jaheemharris8007]

Everybody in the comments who crying cuz bruhh killed a fish need to grow the hell up bruhh ong y'all act like babies bruhh i kill deers rabbits squirrels raccoons I catch fish turtles ND other shii sometimes I eat it other times I throw em back but Ian finna cry cuz a big one ended up dead that just motivate me to get the next big one before he die naturally ND w.e I do wit it don't even concern yo criticism

[@dennisgreiwe2078]

Alligator gar might be the only thing that can keep invasive Asian carp in check. This predator is the only thing that chows down on Asian carp up to and past the first year of growth. Most Gar should probably be left alone.