Fisherman lands 283-pound 'river monster' to beat 72-year-old angling world record

Fisherman lands 283-pound 'river monster' to beat 72-year-old angling world record

Source: FOX Weather

9/9/2023

Credit: Art Weston

Art Weston is at it again in Deep East Texas with another fish tale for the ages.

The Kentucky angler just snagged another gigantic alligator gar on a journey with his fishing guide, Captain Kirk Kirkland, aboard his boat rightfully named the "Garship Enterprise."

In April, Weston gained recognition for achieving another notch to his belt of 40 world records. He caught a 251-pound alligator gar while fishing near Houston. While the 80-pound line class record is being reviewed, he has already surpassed that and caught the all-tackle record on Sept. 2.

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