The RAREST MONSTER FISH in UNITED STATES!! (BIGGER THAN WE ARE)

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

Hyrbid gar or Lepisosteus spp is the product of a longnose and alligator gar hybridizing, gar hybridization happens when gar cannot find their own species to hybridize with. Spotted gar and alligator gar can also hybridize so can Florida gar and alligator gar. Unlike most hybrids in nature gar hybrids are virile and can breed and pass on their genes, the largest hybrid gar i have ever seen was around 7 foot and 130 pounds. in almost a decade of fishing and guiding for gar i have only had 16 hybrids caught from my boat. They are an amazingly intriguing, rare and unique member of the gar family.

[@Saberrex1]

The hybrids are often called crocodile gar due to the unique features they possess.

[@FISHANE84]

those eyes though

[@larrytischler570]

Not a monster. May be rare but a freak of nature. Don't know if my Dad and I ever caught that hybrid back in the fifties and sixties in Lake Corpus Christi, but the two alligator gar that have been taken from there were monsters, over 300 lbs. Actually the first one was taken by biologists in the old lake Mathis before Wesley Seale dam was built. That one had a catfish inside that weighed over 10 lbs! We caught many hundreds of gar and released zero. They are the scourge of catfish fishermen.

[@kevindifranco3494]

When Gar find their own species it's called reproduction not Hybridization but interesting facts as I don't have most of the species here.

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

@@kevindifranco3494 true i would have changed the typo but since its pinned i cant.

[@jeannettasills1117]

I love 💕 to fish 🎣! My husband and I use to fish 🎣 All the time before he passed away last year. We poled fish, put out nets and trout lines. While pole fishing and something like this happens he would always say: Hold on to your hide clide! ! Great job 👌

[@wonkyduke6259]

Awesome keep him alive

[@richardwilliams6707]

What a great memory. Don't give up fishing it will help you heal

[@AnimalBro]

I think the rarest fish in the US is a gar that stays hooked when I set it.

[@TyPigPatrol]

hahahahha no kidding.

[@tracylee4297]

Animal Bro....funny stuff right there!

[@MrFiscality]

Paternoster dreg for gatorgars. (Longmouth pikes right?) No need for barbs. Just keep tension 👍

[@nemocheerio]

When I was kid, I was trying to catch this huge gar under a dock but I couldn't keep it hooked. An old guy came up to me and said, "You'll never catch him that way. You need a piece of washcloth on the hook." We were using pieces of an old towel as a hand washing rag, he pointed at it and walked away. So we cut a strip, doubled it over and put it on with our bait. When the gar took the bait the next time, when we set it, he clamped down and the rag held to his teeth. I'll never forget that fight. We had to walk him all the way down the dock to the shore cause he was about 4 times longer than the depth of our net.

[@AnimalBro]

@@nemocheerio reminds me of the time my pops and I snagged for paddlefish, we must have caught a hundred of those suckers and my me maw turned them into paddlecakes!

[@farmerbob4554]

The mud made this video along with Henry’s stunning hybrid Gar. Very entertaining!

[@TyPigPatrol]

haha thank you Sir, was a memorable day!

[@lydiakaul4703]

Wish I was there fishing myself. Good day for you guys. Love to hear your excitement when you hook them.

[@lulumink0]

You can't stop pumping out videos this week. Insane actions and insane fisherman! So like your channel man. Keep em coming!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you very much!

[@tracylee4297]

@@TyPigPatrol Oh no....Thank YOU, Ty. You've made me want to fish again.

[@jessyjames7508]

@@tracylee4297 HEEEEEENRRYYYYYYYYY!!

[@ArmchairDeity]

A great day spent wading through fish poop pudding and catching amazing fish! I honestly had no idea that gar could hybridize like that… that’s pretty cool!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you man, was such a cool fish!

[@gradyrogers6707]

Not fish poop. Sediment

[@strib3144]

I was fly fishing for bluegill once in a Florida impoundment and hooked a longnose gar, about a 4-footer, maybe 10 pounds. Doesn't sound like much, but I had a 3-pound test tippet tied directly to my streamer (#8 muddler minnow), and had a finesse job to get that fish to boat. Had him hooked in the corner of his mouth or I'd have never landed him. Best fly-fishing battle of my life.

[@TyPigPatrol]

that would be insane on a fly rod. super cooL!

[@skraagthedestroyer]

Well done guys! That river looks awesome.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks brother!

[@lovecamping5319]

No matter how many fish you catch it's still always exciting.

Wow, these're great catches, big Spotted gar fishing day, We don't have them in our country, love your video very much !

[@lynnkleeb8317]

Wow. What a day. I have to do that. Put me down for next year. Not sure i would handle loosing those fish as well as you did but bringing in just one would more than make up for it. I didn't know I was into gar till I watched some of you and Henry land those monsters. Keep posting!

[@DrewWithington]

Amazing fishing!! I could probably fish for the rest of my life here in UK and never catch a wild fish as big as that gar hybrid. Fantastic that you are showing others that gator gar is a fish worth respecting and conserving.

[@cappyjpadgett]

They are great eating to

[@SeigeOutdoors]

Take a trout trip to New Zealand

[@DrewWithington]

@@SeigeOutdoors Yes that is so true!!!

[@whatsthatguydoin8603]

That mud is thick and deep. Those Gar were tough. Great job.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks mate!

[@intergalacticshovel]

Amazing fishing! Have also lost fish after an initial strong hook set. I changed my technique to set the hook by striking upwards rather than to the side. Exciting videos and thanks for posting!

[@andreaasselta]

Bravo,you did a pretty good deed to remove the hook from its tail and set it free!I wish I could see this crazy,ancient fish alive,thanks guys!

[@TheDetroitman20]

Fun times. I'm a catfish guy myself. Occasional gar would be fun though. Thanks for sharing brother!! 👍🏽👊🏽✊🏽☺💯

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching man!

[@Cdoyle2000]

In the kansas and Missouri river you can catch gar all day if you wanted to lol

[@TheDetroitman20]

@@Cdoyle2000 We have a fair amount here in Wisconsin but they don't get that big. Only short and long nose, no alligator gars.

[@alexgoldsmith1431]

love the use of the ol' forked stick as a rod holder even when catching giants

[@TyPigPatrol]

Hahaha if it ain’t broke why fix it eh?

[@umpatas5468]

I love how you call that creek a massive river. The St. Francis in AR makes that look tiny. That first cat was perfect eating size.

[@royboy9361]

Sorry to see ya lose the big one Ty. The hybrid was cool. Great videos.

[@MrEazyE357]

I know that feeling Ty, where for a split second you consider chasing the fish that just got off into the water. 😂

[@williambenner5550]

Didn't know about the hybrid gars! Very cool! Slaying those big blues as well!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks William!

[@deerkillersinc1]

Wow Ty, you and Henry are crushing hybrids this summer, awesome!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks my friend!

[@johnblossom8447]

Looks like parts of Southern Colorado. Of course, we don’t have fish nearly that big. Another amazing video.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you John!!!!!

[@Charlielizard]

Reminds me of fishing the Brazos River. Monster Gar territory. Excellent video and keep posting those fantastic videos. 👍

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Chuck!

[@mikehunsinger8351]

Never a let down my dude, makes me want to ditch new york to fish down south at some point!!!!

[@OptimizedOutdoors]

Beautiful giants! We have a spot on the Sulphur River we are gonna hit soon and hopefully pull out some monsters. Great video and thanks for sharing that rare beast!!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Nice man lmk how it goes! never heard of that river!

[@d.mariedouthit-rainford7374]

Love the video!! Fix sound!! Its easier to turn volume down. Thanks for sharing!

[@tenkarapondfishing4611]

Ty, NO other KZbin angler shows their passion and love of fishing more than you. Your enthusiasm is wonderful..... Your viewers and subscribers get the feeling that, even without the $$, you'd be doing the exact same thing.

[@BalrogofMorgoth95]

Very very cool hybrid gar, that regular long nose you got was really cool as well! Sorry about your big one, it’ll happen next time. Hilarious ending too, always great to see Henry in your gar videos. Great upload as always, thank you!

[@TyPigPatrol]

haha thanks for sticking around to the end my friend!

[@BalrogofMorgoth95]

@@TyPigPatrol always, brother! Thank you for being so genuine, it’s very clear how passionate you are about all kinds of fishing, so I always enjoy watching every video from start to finish

[@roaddawg714]

And yet another awesome video they just don’t stop with this dude awesome jus awesome

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you man, been trying my hardest!

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

I admit sometimes I come just for a couple mins but I can never skip your intros, gosh darn it, coerce me in for the full Monty every time 🌵🐠

[@TyPigPatrol]

hahah thank you man!

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

@@TyPigPatrol In case you read this, try a middle of the vid update on the day. You > are the star as much as the pigs….idk. ✌️word

[@joelmcmahan7386]

Stayed in the woods last three days, I’ll catch this video as soon as work is caught up. For now it’s a thumbs up, cause I know it’s going to be good like the rest of videos by TY PIG PATROL 👍🇺🇸

[@albertpeterson7134]

Such An Awesome Fish. Once Again Thanks Again For Taking Me Along

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Albert!

[@fpeachm]

Great video. I once got to Texas (I live in Ohio) for some alligator gar fishing and loved it. You're tempting me!

[@kennethsaaski2556]

I watched alot of your fishing adventures and it's really cool you actually got to quite your job to do what you love man!

[@Rocksider2525]

That was fun to watch. Totally cool stuff. Props up for that. Thanks bro. Fish on.

[@zima3181]

"Oh, Noooo!", when the gar spit out the bait and casually swam off, lol.🙄😭 🤣❤️❤️❤️

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

Absolutely amazing fishing thanks so much for bringing such cool fishing to video I'm hooked line and sinker, I'm subscribed

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you very much for subscribing!!

[@RickyRayPhotography]

Dude….just…..dude. I don’t know how you manage to land monsters on every fishing outing. Can you please post a video of you getting skunked so we know you’re like us? 😂 Good stuff man!

[@wisey.9077]

you are hammering all of those fish nice job

[@jamesmcdermott6934]

Awesome, hate it when the big one gits away!!!lol!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

yeah that one sure hurt a ton!

[@FishBerry90]

Who in tf dislikes this content!? I am baffled. Another awesome vid brother 👍🎣

[@brucedavis4549]

Ty you crack me up!!!!🤣🤣🤣 GIANT MASSIVE HUGE BIG "oh I guess it's not that big....."

[@tadhghayden8440]

Nice one ...interesting hybrid with its own characteristics...bit like Wiper...fun slopping around in that warm Texas mud....

[@jacknmild]

Best fishing channel on KZbin by far 👍

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Jack!

[@MoTown_Mitch]

Shout out to Henry never seen or heard of a hybrid between those 2. Thats awesome

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Jack!

[@stephendoe7594]

I have been on a quest to land a monster gar out of the Brazos in Houston. I used to target big cats, but kept hooking into these giant gar. Now, I basically go down their trying to land one bigger than me. I've had several massive fish on, but I've had this slightly comical series of equipment malfunctions...one day though. They are incredibly powerful fish, a masterwork of evolution.

[@shawnt9256]

Ty,you rock man. Bucket list fish for sure.. Live alligator gar vids...

[@MissionaryInMexico]

I still remember my 54 inch gar that I cubed into peach sized breaded fried portions... My brother said it was the best tasting freshwater fish he'd had outside of rainbow trout. I don't eat them all. But I do eat a few.

[@lizmbrad]

I was wondering why a clean and cook wasn't done on at least one fish. I would be interested to know what they taste like. I ahve had gar but not from anything THAT BIG. Nor a hybrid. I wonder if it tastes the same? Heck of a day fishing guys.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@@lizmbrad Yes it tastes the same. I eat hybrid bass (crossbreed of striper and white bass) and they taste exactly like striper but a little juicier. Most fishing channel fishermen put their gar back in the water but every so often I eat them. I hear people say "They have too many bones." Those people have obviously never eaten gar. They have no bones at all outside of their spine, rib and fin bones.

[@FreeMTrider]

Wow....incredible fish. Thanks for posting

[@Luh-Maxo]

Already know it’s those giant alligator gar. Love these videos

[@TyPigPatrol]

Not exactly!

[@Luh-Maxo]

@@TyPigPatrol yeah just seen that good blue. Your videos are full of surprises with different fish

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks man. Still not the blue tho!!

[@Luh-Maxo]

@@TyPigPatrol that hybrid was wild! Maybe it was just me but it’s eyes looked a lot bigger than the regular ones. Sad yours got away but at least he got that hybrid in. Maybe a once in a lifetime

[@TyPigPatrol]

@@Luh-Maxo I think the eyes werent bigger just bulging out haha

[@seekerfloyd7346]

LOVE fishing in Colorado now, I can see the fish perfect in or out of the water. A fisherman's dream. I am never sorry I lost one because I got too see 90 percent of them anyway. Happy fishing Ty

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks mate, i miss colorado!

[@ethanhall2133]

I don't know what part of Colorado you're fishing...

[@seekerfloyd7346]

@@ethanhall2133 Around The Black Canyon, Montrose area, very little rain, crystal clear waters. Sometimes I can watch them hit when they are 10 feet down.Three spiecies of trout, really four and I can tell what they are usually when they first jump. Bass as well.

[@ethanhall2133]

@seeker floyd lucky you I'm from Pueblo...

[@brett7715]

You have caught some of the coolest fish in the country, all in the last month or so. Huge sturgeon, alligator and hybrid gar, and paddlefish...not a bad months work!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Bret! hopefully my luck continues!

[@edwardblack4674]

@@TyPigPatrol are you near mexico

[@coursing_thru_life]

I'm just hoping this KZbin bs doesn't affect you!

[@just_fishin]

You GOTTA take me with you one of these days.!!! I’m in Texas

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Wow such a find!! Great job guys and love the release!!!

[@cmacina8124]

Love the videos. Please keep them coming!

[@j-rocd9507]

I live in Southern Illinois and I remember growing up 30yrs ago we would fish the spillway at Carlyle lake and there was always the old guys lined up all down both sides. So many dead gar and gar still flopping around with their snouts broken with pliers or smashed with hammers. I never understood it. I LOVE that there are so many comments on here from people who admire them. I always thought they were so cool and loved to catch them and let them go! Now the spillway is filled with asian carp 😔

[@bigtime1985]

I live in so. Illinois too. I never understood people that would kill gar and just leave them to rot. Now they are restocking alligator gar in some of our rivers.

[@j-rocd9507]

@@bigtime1985 Do you watch 618 Fishing? He's from Southwest Illinois too and it's neat to see him fishing someplace and then l recognize the location!

[@rogerflanigan6427]

From Granite here, fished the lake last Saturday, striped bass are hitting.

[@j-rocd9507]

@@rogerflanigan6427 Awesome thanks for the heads up! O'Fallon here.

[@jaex9617]

That story really makes me sad that people could have been so ignorant. But it also makes me happy that we are learning more about respecting nature and conservation.

[@jthetreasurefiend201]

awesome. so cool to see a hybrid gar caught on camera

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks J!

[@jeffreyccv]

I kno I would of cried after losing that monster. 😪. Awesome footage as always. Tight lines.

[@67Golfnutt]

Keep the videos coming Ty. I learn some in each one.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Great video brother every time I watch y’all catch them it’s kills me not being able to get down there and catch one just one of them monsters. Maybe one day who knows be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks man, they are a tricky fish i am glad we got the one in!

[@patriotrising6214]

Good day of fishing with good friends ain't nothing nicer ! River fishing knowing that legendary monsters lurking there ,might require the sacrifice of one your friends as bait...😳

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Wow, another hybrid of nature, that’s pretty doggone cool! Good going boys! 👍👍🤘✌🏻

[@hookedonbassncats]

I've heard about the hybrid gar but never seen one until now, that was really cool.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you! such a rare find!

[@bassin4tay768]

Another Awesome video brother. Bout time for that Georgia trip 👊👊. As always #PIG4Life 💥💥👊

[@FishingWithBottles]

Love the teeth on the gar! Menacing!

[@TyPigPatrol]

The hybrids especially have gnarly teeth!

[@bradleywilliams2401]

4:44 - Your Reaction So Genuine I Had 2 Laugh ! Play Safe Take Care 🇨🇦

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you!

[@danielsmith8773]

Cool tag and release. That's the way to go.👍

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you!

[@agailframe6590]

Good show Ty and Henry

[@GilAcee]

Massive. Oh it's not that big... Oh it's pretty big😂🤣😂 Everything you guys catch in the Triassic tributary is big! The things we do to catch those special fish! 💪 You've been spending a lot of time in the muck lately 😂😂😂 Thanks Ty and Henry 🔥💪👊

[@johnalarcon5006]

They are beautiful animals I would never kill them , thanks for releasing her

[@guyhmajor]

As always Ty great content!!

[@shawnemrick4200]

These are the coolest fish. I hope to catch one, someday.

[@hooligan1578]

Amazing vid man 🔥🔥🔥

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you hooligan!

[@roncornett3021]

Hay Ty it is so rare to see you have a fish get away guess you are human But you are still on a whole other level . Still loved your video keep em coming Ty .

[@TheJaymon1962]

Awesome video. I wasn't aware of the hybrids.

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@anastaciolopez1434]

Wow! Are those good to eat? Back in day we would catch tiny ones but never ate one. Great video as always.

[@TyPigPatrol]

some people eat them, we dont, Id imagine a smaller one may taste good!

[@gradyrogers6707]

Yes. Gotta know how to cook them tho

[@paanyanwu]

Man vs Fish indeed! Next time when you get that big ole fish, it’s going to be extra sweet!

[@TyPigPatrol]

thankfully we got that big one yesterday!

[@carlmay9532]

Are you on The Trinity or The Brazos? I used to see these in both The Trinity and The Nolan Rivers south of Ft Worth.

[@SickBuckNaStY]

I was fishing yesterday for little bluegill to put in my pond and I had a giant musky take a little parish off my line as I was bringing it in. Even caught it on video. I've been seeing tons of gars when I'm night fishing lately but I live up north so we just have spotted and longnose gar around my parts but they are such dinosaurs.

[@arcticmorning]

interesting, educational and exciting... great video, really enjoyed this while laying on the couch.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Dave!!

[@dankjankings7339]

🔥 I wanna get over to the Trinity real bad. Beast mode freshwater fishing at its best.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Yeah man, get there before it gets too cold for the gar!

[@edgarchavez682]

I’ve caught some monster gar at the Trinity river. There are some really large monsters there I’ve seen some really close to 8ft

[@jefflockhart3714]

Thanks for taking us along on another great adventure beautiful fish !!!!!!!!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Jeff!

[@Jo3x23]

Dang ty I felt that in my heart when she let go of your bait, was definitely an absolute unit you had on your line, but at least you had an adventure & caught some kitty’s, what an amazing dinosaur.....

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks brother, still hurting for that lost giant!

[@michellemarie6784]

👍 nice one!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you!

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Awkward ending Love iT brø🌵🧀🐠

[@TyPigPatrol]

hahaha thank you for watching the whole thing?

[@kevintimson6591]

So I love bowfishing, and when I was younger I always had alligator gar on my bucket list. However, as I got older and realized how old these giant fish get and how nobody even attempts to use the animal I absolutely despise bowfishing on alligator gar and I'm quite surprised it's even still legal. I have seen you talk about preservation of these ancient fish and I appreciate the effort you put into it. That other spot you fished for reds and it was loaded with longnose and juvenile gator gar, I suggest a 8-10 wt fly rod and a nylon rope style bait. You won't be disappointed.

[@SEMARFISHING]

I want it to feel like I'm pulling a fish like that Greetings from Indonesia

[@rodwoods2108]

Great fishing, love it!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you Sir! Is this Rod from york?

[@waterfall836]

I loved watching thanks for the video

[@randlerichardson5826]

Man I’d love to come down there and fish that river just one time now.

[@mikejames4266]

Dang was hoping for a spoonbill paddlefish.... 😉 Great gar though!

[@JOHANSUPERIDEA.86]

Amazing big monster fish 😱👍👍

[@skatpak2967]

oh its a Gar...we fish those in the OH river as well...lol snappy and strong little monster for sure!!

[@MikeSargentOnline]

GIANT, MASSIVE, OH IT'S NOT THAT BIG, IT'S PRETTY BIG Good call.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

That is awesome man great vision thanks for sharing makes me want to go right now

[@104silvae]

What a cool fish!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks E!

[@kendrickwilliams3696]

That hybrid fish was really cool