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World’s biggest catch

World’s biggest catch
Light line specialist Art Weston with the 153-pound alligator gar he landed on April 8 at Lake Livingston. Caught on 2-pound test line, Weston’s catch is a pending line class record and the heaviest freshwater fish ever landed worldwide using 2 pound line. (Courtesy Photo Art Weston)

Lake Livingston angler lands 153-pound alligator on 2-pound test line, IGFA record pending

Just when I thought Art Weston’s resume couldn’t get any more impressive, another incredible big fish story to shock the imagination comes barreling down the pike.

I call the story incredible because it’s built around a truly remarkable fishing feat.

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