In a truly breathtaking feat of angling, a Texas man has broken not just the state record, but the world record for alligator gar with a whopping 283-pound catch. Wow, the world is truly a better place for it.
Jack Pytel was fishing in the Trinity River when he managed to snag the massive alligator gar on April 9th. The fish was so huge, it took Pytel and a few friends over an hour just to reel it in. Fortunately, it wasn’t the size of a small car, because that would’ve just been a total bummer.
As it stands, the alligator gar is officially the largest caught in the Lone Star State, breaking the previous record of 260 pounds set in 1951. It also replaces the current world record of 279 pounds, which was caught in 2011 in Mississippi. All hail the new king of alligator gar!
The fish, which can grow up to ten feet long and weigh as much as 330 pounds, is considered a “trash fish” by many anglers in Texas. That’s probably because it feeds on smaller fish and is known to cause damage in aquariums and other enclosed fishing areas. But let’s forget about all that and just focus on the fact that someone managed to catch a really huge one.
Pytel, who is an experienced angler, said that he had been fishing for alligator gar for over a decade before hooking this behemoth. He was using live bait and fishing along the bottom of the river when the fish hit. You know, just your standard fishing techniques.
Despite the fact that Pytel’s catch is being celebrated by many as a triumph of human skill and determination, animal rights activists have accused him of exploiting the alligator gar for personal glory. They claim that the fish, which is rarely eaten by humans, was likely released back into the river to die from its injuries. But hey, at least he got a cool picture with it.
So let’s just all sit back and marvel at Pytel’s accomplishment, shall we? After all, it’s not every day that someone manages to catch a fish that weighs more than most people. Who cares if the fish was injured or that it was likely over 40 years old? It’s all about bragging rights, baby.
In conclusion, we would like to congratulate Pytel on his world record. May he forever bask in the glory of his accomplishment and forget about the fact that he may have caused harm to a living creature.
