Controlled testing and TPWD fish tagging data prove bronze treble hooks give alligator gar a far better survival rate than J-hooks. Here's what the science actually shows.

Learn how to catch alligator gar from Bubba Bedre — the right rod, reel, leader, bait, hook-set technique, and where to find fish on the Trinity River in Texas.

Alligator gar fishing peaks April–September on the Trinity River. Learn which months produce the biggest fish, the best action, and why June is the #1 time to book.

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TPWD research using carbon dating shows alligator gar can live 100+ years. Here's how long it takes one to reach 8 feet and why these fish deserve protection.

A 251-pound alligator gar was landed on the Trinity River in April 2026. Here's why these fish exist, how big they get, and what it takes to land one.

Fish the world's #1 alligator gar river with the team holding 41 IGFA World Records. Expert Trinity River gar guides based in Palestine, Texas. Season April–September. Book today (903) 724-6888.

Fish the world's #1 alligator gar river with the team holding 41 IGFA World Records. Expert Trinity River gar guides based in Palestine, Texas. Season April–September. Book today (903) 724-6888.