OUR IGFA WORLD RECORDS

Here are some of our certified IGFA World Records. At Garzilla, We believe in catching big fish and that World Records should be BIG! We currently hold the largest alligator gar record ever officially recorded  on FLY fishing gear, and over 41 more conventional world records.

Garzilla Guide Service holds 41 certified IGFA World Records for 

alligator gar — more than any other gar-specific guide service in 

the world. From fly fishing to conventional tackle, our team has 

rewritten the record books on the Trinity River since 2007. These 

are YOUR records too — every fish was caught by a client guided by 

our team.

🏆 41 IGFA World Records

Every record caught by a client — guided by our team on the Trinity River, Palestine Texas

41
Total Records
2007
Est. Palestine TX
100%
Client Catches
#1
Gar Guide World
🎣 Conventional Records
  • Keith Borchick 182 lbs
  • 130 lb line class — 05/06/2017
  • Phlip Miller 191.8 lbs
  • 80 lb line class — 05/06/2017
  • Jason Schall Retired
  • First IGFA record — 130 lb class
  • Cory J. Witte Retired
  • 80 lb class — 06/18/2016
🪁 Fly Fishing Records
  • Richard Hart 83.3 lbs
  • Largest gar on fly — 16 lb tippet 05/05/2016
  • Multiple Tippet Classes Active
  • Records held across all fly tippet classes
🧒 Youth Records
  • Brent Jimenez 89.9 lbs
  • Youth small fry world record — 05/29/2016
  • Youth Records Multiple
  • Several active youth class records held
📋 All Line Classes
  • 2 lb line class Active ✓
  • 4 lb line class Active ✓
  • 6 lb line class Active ✓
  • 8 lb line class Active ✓
  • 12 lb line class Active ✓
  • 16 lb line class Active ✓
  • 20 lb line class Active ✓
  • 30 lb line class Active ✓

Your Name Could Be Next

Every one of these records was caught by a client — guided by our team. Book your record attempt today.

📅 Book a Record Attempt Trip