The BIGGEST FISH in the RIVER!! (Bigger than we are)

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

the oldest gar on record was 86 years old this one is likely around that age i dont think most people understand just how long these fish take to grow to this size.

[@farmerbob4554]

I do understand how long these prehistoric animals take to grow to those proportions and as the apex predator how few are in any single watershed. I wish they would gain a more understanding following as a serious game fish and not a trash fish to be killed indiscriminately.

[@TyPigPatrol]

what is equally impressive, is that this fish can grow to over 8 feet in water than you cant see more than a few inches into. how great of a predator is that!

[@Rgonzo490071981]

@@TyPigPatrol unbelievable,. Purely instinctual

[@jonalarcon8564]

I definitely do, that fish was probably born in 1935 or before and thats amazing

[@jonalarcon8564]

@@farmerbob4554 Exactly, why kill that fish whats the point????????? It's beaten so many odds to live that long in the wild

[@danabergman3411]

Terrific when he releases the fish and says love you girl.

[@TyPigPatrol]

🥰

[@benrusso4591]

I like your profile pic lol

[@GameChanger597]

❤️❤️❤️

[@JohnSmith.1]

Seriously lol ur profile picture is awesome is there a video for that catch😳

[@dashingboy11]

Wow just seeing this out of the box kzbin.infoUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

[@jenniferbray7977]

Sportsmanship is still alive! I was truly starting to doubt it. Thanks for the renewed faith!

[@nanotis1624]

Thank you so very much for releasing her. I've never seen one before.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you for watching!

[@Op1zilla]

Most ppl around here would have not put her back, it would b hanging from a tree for all to see, my self I'd let her go after a pic or two,

[@nanotis1624]

@@Op1zilla Thank you for your kindness. This world is a crazy enough place where some folks just don't care. Such a magnificent creature to just catch and not use it for anything. Come on people, be kind.

[@simonphoenix3789]

I'm guessing one that size is very rare? if so it would have been a shame to kill it for a trophy and meat.

[@God-uv7xg]

@@simonphoenix3789 This fish is is legendary most people would sell it for money me myself would measure it and weigh it with a a picture so I can get money without killing it

[@140kittykat]

My 5 year old nephew went absolutely nuts while watching this with me. He was astonished to see a fish this big, and became a little emotional to see her released. He wanted them to keep the fish but couldn't understand that they loved the fish so they wanted her to be happy in her home in the river.

[@Ed-ji1vd]

She's part of history. You are good guys for letting her live on...

[@christopheredge2791]

Total respect... you guys are what Sportfishing is all about

[@tasospatriwtis396]

THIS IS MIX OF CROCODILE..AND TORPEDO...JUST AMAZING..

[@farmerbob4554]

Absolutely awesome specimen! She pretty much had her way with two big, strong men. I hope these rare and incredible fish are protected against bow killing and become a sought after catch and release resource in your area. I’d love to do the “mud dance” with one of these amazing 👧 girls! What a rush!

[@TyPigPatrol]

mud dance is about right man! agree with what you said about protecting these fish!

[@rogerhoward7104]

Just a beautiful Gar. I like it when you show just how non-dangerous these fish are. I like how you catch a Gar and not hurt it.

[@mlang52]

We left them on the bank, when we were young.

[@TyPigPatrol]

yeah, as you can see zero agression, it just wants to swim away!

[@kriswolski7208]

Absolutely awesome. What a beautiful fish. Congrats to Henry for a new PB!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Kris!

[@DWSOutdoors]

This is what these adventures are all about! That was a Beautiful MONSTER!

[@TyPigPatrol]

agreed man, catching a fish like this puts you in an incredible state of mind and respect!

[@DWSOutdoors]

@ram bo correction * Do you know how many carp those eat in a day.....

[@wyomingadventures]

@@DWSOutdoors wish there was more gar around to chow down the carp.

[@kenwilliams3208]

Congrats guys, beautiful fish, and I love how carefully you treated and released her...!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Ken!

[@GameChanger597]

I agree! Alligator Gar are actually very gentle, sweet natured fish, believe it or not. They are also on the endangered animal list! So it makes me happy to see these guys aren't ignorant enough to take it home and eat. Good job to all!! Long life to this gator gar❤️

[@gradybrowning3976]

That was awesome, I’m so happy y’all landed her. Congratulations on a fish of a lifetime!!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Sir!

[@billyjin2062]

Dude...my jaw is on the floor that is a HUGE gar. That's so cool

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Billy!

[@GilAcee]

Nothing that fishing and time on the water won't cure!👍 Kastking should give you a lifetime of tackle for this one! Cheers to Henry. Thanks Ty

[@TyPigPatrol]

Haha thank you brother 🤗🙏🙏

[@Dogsrule777]

Man that’s a beautiful dinosaur and a special encounter. Good stuff!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Thomas!!

[@stevehogan8829]

Isn't it amazing. That gar has been living and swimming those waters for that long. What a beauty.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@luvsnowblading1618]

🐟It is very cool...I’m 60 years young and she is 25 years older then me.....🤯

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

Now THAT was impressive. Great work, dudes!

[@MakeTimeForFishing]

Just wow. Bigger than most actual alligators man! Good job to both of you

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you mate!

[@Paulie1232]

Absolutely love the way you stayed so cool reeling her in...

[@emmabelle6413]

I'm not even remotely interested in fishing but this was excellent to watch. Cheery thank you. Oh and I've never seen an Alligator Gar before, what a beautiful fish.

[@TyPigPatrol]

awesome, thanks for watching!

[@gregbowen617]

Amazing fish and a great release. I love to see these big fish let go and enjoy the rest of their lives

[@TyPigPatrol]

well said, thanks for watching!

[@athenastewart9167]

This was awesome! I love that you respected the gar and let her go, clothed in dignity. She is Queen of the River!

[@margevans4540]

Holy alligator if that was on the end of my line I'd be running and screaming like a little girl 🤣 super kewl ty. Thank you

[@TyPigPatrol]

hahaha the first time i saw one that big i was terrified beyond words!

[@nealhead7673]

@@TyPigPatrol I bet....truly amazing I never knew that they existed until about six months ago.

[@ericvendler3356]

Number one. Keep the big fish videos coming.. you should try some flathead catfishing

[@hellcatkelley.20]

I agree 👍

[@TyPigPatrol]

Ive got a lot to learn, but im trying to find some big flathead!

[@fabfishing7422]

Henry ROCKS! If y'all don't have his channel..You Gotta get it!!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

agreed man! you watch the same folks i watch!

[@fabfishing7422]

@@TyPigPatrol Cut from the same cloth my Brother 👊 God bless and be safe buddy!

[@johnbrooker6134]

Probably the biggest freshwater fish in the lower 48! Well done guys. I appreciate how quickly you got your measurements and pics and got her back in. 👍👍👍

[@jondaniels1212]

Sturgon is and they fight harder.

[@tamijansen8025]

My favorite part was when he released her... "There you go big girl..LOVE you!" So cute. 😍

[@TyPigPatrol]

dawh!

[@fishingwithzolee]

Nice

[@77avijit]

You know it was a girl...

[@rsuriyop]

These are basically like living breathing dinosaurs. It's almost like a miracle that they're even still around. So I'm glad that this was all catch and release. That 8-ft long monster would've easily been a catch in a lifetime for most anyone. God bless!

[@eligebrown8998]

When I was a freshman in high school (1987) Me and a couple friends were crossing the bridge from purcell,ok into Lexington,ok. When we were looking into the water we saw a gar that had to be at least 6ft long. Well done guys.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you!

[@flomp6577]

im not gonna brag or anything, but once i caught a 4inch bluegill

[@TyPigPatrol]

boss

[@veemogensen6430]

😂😂😂

[@flowerchickie3809]

You did what?🤣🤣🤣😁

[@gregorymcguire7987]

Dam flomp that some thing to brag about that was a good bullgaill

[@doubleasadventuresfishing1921]

🤣👌🏼

[@luvsnowblading1618]

Amazing animals 🐟thanks 🙏🏻 for letting him/her go to live out its life and make more fishy’s 🐟

[@entertherealmofchaos]

That was the coolest video I have seen in a while.

[@kascension]

Agreed

[@lyonheart3464]

Great vid, coverage, narration, action and a long haul to success! What a dinosaur! Well done!

[@pamooconnor8154]

You guys make a great team, you compliment each other with your sportsmanship. Great!

[@AJMoore36]

Wow what a prehistoric monster! Wonder how old that thing is! Awesome vid Ty

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Anthony! Likely over 70-80 years!

[@AJMoore36]

@@TyPigPatrol wow, that amazes me, hope I love that long... without a hook in my mouth tho 🤣

[@FuManDrew365]

A true dinosaur and that was a beast of a fish.. crazy that these things even exist.. i love it 😀

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Drew!!!

[@mc-py9bo]

That gar walk at the beginning was perfect

[@TyPigPatrol]

haha Henry has got it down!

[@mud8823]

Awsome fish... and a great release! Love seeing a fish like that get to live on and possibly become even larger and more powerful. awesome you guys!

[@dopeymark]

I got a little adrenaline rush just from watching you land that monster.

[@laurametheny1008]

Fabulous! So glad you could let the lovely old lady go! Just saw an old show where they seeded the rivers in Tennessee with Alligator Gar. Interesting. Lots of work for the people AND the fish to get to this size. Thank you🙏🤘🐟

[@TyPigPatrol]

we always let em go! Thanks for watching!

[@suhadihadi3473]

@@TyPigPatrol cup

[@johcooper2266]

You are living the dream. Well done!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks JC!!

[@drjohnson98]

Beautiful fish, beautiful stretch of river, and a beautiful day. Congratulations.

[@robertflint4115]

Now that is setting a hook !!!! ......Love the videos, Rock on man.

[@TyPigPatrol]

👊👊 thank you man!

[@michaeln4799]

Hi from the UK. I’m a huge fan of your channel. Fantastic content. What a fish!!! I wish we had them over here 😉

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Michael!!!!

[@KZizFISHIN]

I just don't know what to say that fish left me speechless

[@TyPigPatrol]

Us too! Thanks for watching!

[@notyouraveragejoe855]

Prehistoric Dinosaur! We don't have that in Southern California, thanks for sharing.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching Joe!

[@OntheRealFishing]

That was a beautiful and awesome catch y'all! Congrats!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks brother!

[@creeksidehashman5365]

Incredible, don't know what else to say. Thanks for sharing

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Mark!!

[@thecougar122]

That was the coolest hook set I’ve ever seen

[@TyPigPatrol]

Hahaha the sound in real life was intense.

[@davebenson1021]

What sportsmen you two are ! Amazing to see such a large fresh water fish. Happy hunting.....

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Dave!!!

[@jonalarcon8564]

I respect you guys true sportsmans , I would catch them but I could never kill one they are way too amazing , they most definitely deserve to live

[@TyPigPatrol]

Agreed! Thanks Jon!

[@bruceburger4576]

That’s Just Awesome !!! Well Done That’s One Huge Alligator Gar , That Will Be In Your Memories For Ever !!! So Cool !!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

It sure will! Thanks Bruce!!

[@TexasJungle]

Nothing like this feeling!! Can’t wait to hit the Trinity River! My PB is 7’6 Bro 8’1!!!! Dinosaur!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

so true man, you know the feeling of just being in awe of the fish you just caught!

[@wyomingadventures]

Wow, magnificent fish! A true catch of a lifetime. Best part was seeing you guys releasing her. I subbed. Anyone who is smart enough to value this beautiful fish deserves millions of subscribers! Thanks for sharing.

[@petergleave7807]

Check out the videos of drone camera footage of Great White Sharks filmed by Malibu Artist (Carlos). Absolutely fascinating and they will completely transform the public perception of these creatures as relentless predators of humans.

[@wyomingadventures]

@@petergleave7807 thanks for the information!

[@paulmaul2186]

Thanks for treating this fish with the respect it deserves.

[@TyPigPatrol]

always, thanks for watching!

[@darrenangle4493]

Always love your gar videos, Ty. And congrats Henry. 👍

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Darren!

[@nicholaslynch2987]

How did you stay that calm? I would have lost my shit!

[@TyPigPatrol]

weve caught about 15 of them over 200 lbs...we sure freaked out on the first one lol

[@Hail_Full_of_Grace]

WOW my heart was thumping like crazy! What a beautiful fish , congratulations!

[@ronl7131]

......😂😂😂when ya’ gotta’ lasso the fish to land it....🤣🤣🤣...I was wading Manitowish R. In Northern Wisconsin....fishing a hole off a narrow wing dam, current pretty rapid and I see 3 large surface V’s coming towards me against the stiff current......I’m thinkin’... no sharks in freshwater... I back up to a section to not disturb the approaching fish.....I’m a biologist-at-heart....often seeing wildlife, just as fun as catchin’ it.......now water is about 3 to 4 ft deep.....sandy bottom...very clear water....three 5 to 6 ft sturgeon slowly swam past me, the biggest just inches off my legs......talkin’ prehistoric-looking fish......the fish swam as if I wasn’t there...

[@TyPigPatrol]

That would be an incredible moment. I’m sure it’s burned into your memory forever...

[@ronl7131]

@@TyPigPatrol ...Greetings; enjoy your vids...I used to fish with my late Dad & 2 brothers...as a young boy, I enjoyed reading American Folk stories like Pecos Bill & Paul Bunyan. After watching your efforts with that huge gar, I was thinking that a “gar adventure “ would make a great “Folk Legend”... maybe other countries or ethnicities have a fishing legend....maybe S America, Africa,or Far East, locations at which some ‘fish giants’ live...

[@FirstCatch]

Another nice fishing video. Thumbs up!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks FC !

[@henryknox4511]

/Salute for the catch and release, nice freaking job!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Henry!

[@H3yItzChris]

Heck of a fish buddy ..Great video

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Chris!

[@pwright0104]

In the process of moving to south TX, I'm looking forward to going after a big gar!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Make it happen man, they are so incredible!

[@eligebrown8998]

There are plenty in Texas

[@exit747steve1]

Trinity River is great for big gar. Down below Lake Livingston dam is a good place to start for monster gar. The Brazos River is a less recognized river for MONSTER gar and HUGE cats! My boy caught a 10' in the Brazos years back. It was a BEAST!!! All creeks, bayous, and rivers around Houston hold giant gar. Big baits=big fish! And patience is key! Enjoy and good luck! I live in Galveston now and we actually catch quite a few saltwater gar in the bay these days. Its pretty cool! Fun fish to target!

[@damiensloan2582]

@@exit747steve1 I'm in dfw near part of trinity...n brazos n guadalupe n bunch of good spots like ya mentioned....I been pulling out fish from golf courses lately...fun stuff. Good day

[@jeffpereira4200]

Lovely gesture,

[@timmorris3056]

It would be hilarious to have people swimming there while you pull that Beast on shore,....They'd Freak!!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

😂😂😂 would love that

[@omieyouknowme]

They would want it dead from typical fear. Thanks for letting it go.

[@Jo3x23]

Geezus ty, y’all be Dino hunting now, damn I wanna go....sign me up!....great job guys

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you brother!

[@gato7491]

That hook set could have pulled the sword from the stone itself!!!!! I had to watched it twice.....

[@TyPigPatrol]

Hahaha right! What a THUMP!

[@OptimizedOutdoors]

DUDE!!! Insane fish. Can't believe they get that huge!!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

haha thank you brother!

[@randlerichardson5826]

Wow 😳 that’s a monster now wow 😳 I’d love to hook into one like that congratulations GOD BLESS

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you brother, it was so intense!

[@elixtido1448]

Too funny. Was watching Punisher episodes and this got recommended...but I can see it. Great video.

[@TyPigPatrol]

hahaha crazy how youtube works right! Thanks for watching!

[@jamesyin1133]

so glad you released it!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Always! Thanks for watching!

[@lylehodge4033]

Awesome fish for sure glad she will back to entice another fisherman.

[@bigredracer7848]

2.2K+👍's up guys thanks again for having us all along with you

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching Scott!

[@bigredracer7848]

@@TyPigPatrol it all i can do Thanks again for your time

[@wladpcypriano]

Congratulations from Rio, Brazil !!! Amazing and awesome !!

[@jamespayne5272]

@@bigredracer7848 1p] pew

[@NobodyOwesYouAnythin]

Watching you land that monster, I was like 😧 the entire time! Then you roped it 😜👍🏻 Awesome Catch 😁

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

I was waiting for the "Dang it look at the go pro" haha

[@TyPigPatrol]

hahhaa had to include that!

[@benth162]

Wow, wow, wow, that is one hell of a fish. From what I understand there aren't many left who would be bigger if any at all. Well done guys. I'm impressed !

[@rugerboyks6288]

Nothing like petting the teeth of an 8ft gar lol they are my favorite fish

[@TyPigPatrol]

They are super cool, and quite docile!

[@bradfordfields1079]

Wowwwwwwww!!!!!!!!! Congratulations 🎉 Alligator Gar is on my bucket list.

[@TyPigPatrol]

you gotta catch one man, such incredible fish!

[@kennethjackson7574]

A carabiner in the loop of that lasso would allow making a loop around the line. That seems to me to be easier than passing it over the length of the rod. Just a thought.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Not a bad thought! Thanks for watching!

[@steelman86]

I was happy to see their catch and release!!! Good for you guys!! Never heard of this type of fish before!!

[@trevorhalford8410]

Living here in south Louisiana I have seen some really big garfish! Like around 5 or 6 ft long. But this car is humongous! Good grief man you can put a saddle on that thing LOL bring it to the zoo and charge five bucks a ride. LOL

[@TyPigPatrol]

😂😂😂😂 thank you for watching man!

[@reelingwithrobby]

Where in south Louisiana?

[@jeffsnowden4189]

What an epic fish! Great team work on this one and an amazing video.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Jeff!

[@fabfishing7422]

Ty, you are a Brave man! 💪

[@TyPigPatrol]

haha not gonna lie when she materialized right in front of me i got the butterflies.

[@fabfishing7422]

@@TyPigPatrol Don't blame you at all buddy. 😄

[@62_C10]

Trying to talk Mrs. Green into a fishing trip! WOW!!

[@epiccatfish365]

What a mega-monster!!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching guys!!

[@drusilla206]

Thank you for letting the big guy go that made me feel so much better👍 I felt so bad for the big guy thank you once again God bless

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching!

[@marianlincoln9008]

I remember as a child camping along the Meramac River in MO. near St. Louis. Allegater Gar Fish were plentiful and a man fishing in a boat just off shore hauled one in and BEAT it to death with a baseball bat BEFORE he EVEN TRIED to remove the Hook from its mouth. He said it was a vert DANGEROUS Fish but when cooked RIGHT Delicious. It's my understanding today they ARE and ENDANGERED SPECIES. THATS SAD SO MANY THINGS GONE BECAUSE OF MANS ARROGANCE AND LACK OF CONCERN.

[@TyPigPatrol]

agreed, gar will never intentionally harm a human

[@Rumba1972]

She's lovely... Awesome catch... 👍👍

[@hoosky1143]

Henry is the calmest dude on the planet

[@TyPigPatrol]

Pretty much.

[@Erkkiii]

Good to be at fishing

[@jezuswizardspatula5804]

8FT, 1Inch , Now both got that personal record 🐟🐟👍👍👍

[@TyPigPatrol]

yessir! Thanks for watching!

[@suttonsplash14]

“Dang it look at the GoPro!” Lmaooo

[@TyPigPatrol]

The hardest part of being a youtuber for me is getting my gopro to behave lol

[@suttonsplash14]

@@TyPigPatrol lol

[@bobbiek2960]

Awesome that you released her.❤️❤️

[@lucasdaviduik6337]

This is the first time in my life that I've seen someone lasso a fish

[@jamesgilliam118]

That was a great catch. I love to go fishing myself. It is relaxing and keep your mind away from negative vibes. Enjoy.

[@TyPigPatrol]

well said! Thanks for watching!

[@jamesgilliam118]

Your welcome.

[@thenut1212]

I just talked to The Goonzquad, they said to tell y’all, "Daaaaaaang Son!!!”

[@TyPigPatrol]

😂😂😂

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

That is a good sized Gar. It's pretty close to as big as you are probably going to catch anywhere as far as an old mature fish. It's a good thing to think that we still have wildlife of this caliber down here in the Southern states. Around 1978 we were catching some good ones over here in Louisiana out of one of the bayous that run through this part of the country. The water and the flow looked pretty close to what was in this video. Over here it was a little bit muddier but not much. We caught 17 in 5 days and only kept 4 of the smaller, younger fish to stock up the freezer. All of the largest and oldest we put back into the water. Our two largest fish were just over 8 ft also and we weighed the two largest and one weighed 320 and the largest weighed in at just over 350 and it was 46" around the belly. I think that one was also a female. It's been a long time since I've been fishing for them but I know we still have a bunch over here still from just talking and keeping up with friends. When I was about 13 years old an Alligator Gar taken out of a small lake that Bayou DeCannes runs through and that gar was 11ft 4" and weighed 460+ pounds. That was 55 years ago and there are still larger fish than that over here. My own opinion but I think I could prove it if I had enough motivation to do so, especially if I wasn't getting so damned old now. It's Ok though, old is still a better alternative than the other being dirt in my face. Keep on fishing boys while you still can enjoy it. Jesus would not have had to have very many fish like the one y'all just caught to feed the multitudes, would he?

[@Lightwish01]

*The current world record catch is (8’-5.25”) 101.25” (2572 mm or 2.572 m) long and weighed 327 lbs or 148 kg. Your catch in comparison is 97” (8’-1”) long. THAT MEANS YOUR CATCH IS ONLY 4.25” or 108 mm OFF THE WORLD RECORD LENGTH! The current world record was donated to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. It’s AMAZING that your fish here is DEFINITELY in the same size range as the world record! In fact yours could actually be larger by weight if only we had that number! Amazing catch and POSSIBLY the world record...for real!*