The Gar Pike Fishing Holiday British Anglers Dream About
Gar Pike Fishing Holiday Texas, USA As Seen on River Monsters · BBC & Animal Planet
The gar pike — known in America as the alligator gar — is the largest freshwater fish in the USA and the prehistoric river monster Jeremy Wade investigated on River Monsters. There is one place on earth where you can reliably catch one over 150 lbs on rod and reel: East Texas. And we are the guide service that caught it on TV.
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When British celebrities want a bucket list fishing trip, they call Bubba. Here are the five faces you'll recognise — all of whom made the fishing holiday to East Texas.
Jeremy Wade — Britain's most famous fishing explorer and the face of River Monsters — chose Garzilla Guide Service for his investigation of the alligator gar legend on the Trinity River. His episode aired in over 100 countries on BBC and Animal Planet and is the reason thousands of British anglers have since booked their gar pike fishing holiday to East Texas.
"The Trinity River alligator gar is one of the last great river monsters. Fishing with Bubba — who holds world records in gar — was a pilgrimage to true mastery. This is not a fish you forget."
Jeremy is British. He fished the Trinity River with us. When British anglers search "River Monsters Jeremy Wade Texas" — they find Garzilla.
Gordon Ramsay made the trip from the UK to Palestine, Texas specifically to fish the Trinity River with Bubba Bedre and the Garzilla team. When the world's most famous chef flies across the Atlantic for your fishing experience — the credentials speak for themselves.
Fred Sirieix — beloved First Dates host and co-star of Gordon, Gino & Fred's Road Trip — experienced the Trinity River with the Garzilla team. His appreciation for excellence in hospitality translated perfectly to Bubba's world-class guide service.
"Hospitality taught me to read people and anticipate their needs. Fishing with Bubba was the ultimate hospitality experience — his attention to detail, his passion, his mastery. That's true service."
Robson Green — one of Britain's most recognisable faces — discovered the Garzilla experience on the Trinity River. His fishing television background made him perfectly placed to appreciate Bubba's mastery of the world's most sought-after freshwater species.
Steve Backshall — BBC Deadly 60 presenter and BAFTA winner — chose Garzilla for his gar pike experience. Having faced dangerous wildlife across six continents, Steve described the alligator gar as one of the most powerful animals he has encountered.
"I've stood face-to-face with crocodiles and deadly snakes across six continents. But hunting a gar pike in the Trinity River with Bubba was different — pursuing a creature of pure prehistoric power."
British anglers know the gar pike from Jeremy Wade's River Monsters. In America it is called the alligator gar — and it is the fish that changed how the world views freshwater fishing.
Known in the UK as Gar Pike. In North America it is called the Alligator Gar. It is the same fish — the prehistoric river giant Jeremy Wade called one of the last true freshwater monsters on earth. You can only reliably catch one over 150 lbs in one place: East Texas, on the Trinity River.
Easier than you think. Direct flights from London to Texas. Two airports. We handle everything from landing.
British Airways & United fly direct from Heathrow to Houston Intercontinental (IAH). Houston is 90 minutes from our Huntsville launch area. Best option for most British anglers.
British Airways flies direct from Heathrow to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW). Dallas is 2 hours from our launch points. Combine with a stay in Dallas on the way through.
On our VIP package we arrange airport pickup from IAH or DFW. You land — we handle the rest until you're back on the plane home. The full British-friendly package.
UK citizens enter the USA under the Visa Waiver Programme (ESTA) — no separate fishing visa needed. Apply online before travel.
How most UK clients plan their gar pike fishing holiday to Texas — built around 2–3 days of world-class fishing.
Direct flight from London Heathrow. Clear customs, collect bags. On VIP packages we meet you at arrivals and drive you to your lodging near the Trinity River — approximately 90 minutes from Houston IAH. Check in, rest up, early night. You're fishing at first light.
Early launch with your Garzilla guide. All tackle provided — heavy braided line, steel leaders, circle hooks and live carp bait on the same waters that produced multiple IGFA World Records. 100% success rate guaranteed. Most British clients hook their first gar pike within the first hour. Fish that regularly top 100 lbs. Some days see 200 lb fish.
Most British clients book a second fishing day — the first day teaches you the river, the second day is when you go for the monster. Your guide will relocate to different stretches of the Trinity based on conditions. This is the day most trophy fish over 150 lbs are caught.
Transfer back to Houston or Dallas airport. Direct flight home to Heathrow. You leave with video footage, photos, a story nobody back home will quite believe — and a very serious urge to book again next season.
- Full day on the Trinity River
- All rods, reels and tackle included
- Live bait and terminal tackle
- Gar pike guaranteed or return free
- Trophy photos included
- Airport pickup from IAH or DFW
- Riverside lodging included
- All meals included
- 3 full days on the Trinity River
- Maximum chance of a 200 lb fish
- Professional trophy photography
- 2–3 days fishing included
- Professional video crew
- Edited highlight reel
- Social-media-ready content
- Great for content creators & journalists
"Travelled from the UK after seeing Garzilla on TV. The team arranged everything — airport, hotel, the lot. Caught two gar pike over 100 lbs on my first day. Absolutely world class. Already planning my return trip next summer."
"We had seen Bubba on a television show and wanted to experience what Jeremy Wade experienced. His knowledge of the local fishery is unmatched. The gar pike is unlike anything I've caught in 30 years of fishing. I will be back every year."
"Flew from Manchester, landed in Houston. Bubba's team met us at the airport. Within 24 hours we were fighting a 150 lb gar pike on the Trinity River. The whole thing was perfectly organised. Best fishing holiday of my life. No question."
Your Gar Pike Fishing Holiday Starts Here.
Jeremy Wade filmed here. Gordon Ramsay fished here. Fred Sirieix, Robson Green and Steve Backshall made the trip. Now it's your turn. The Trinity River is waiting — and it is 10 hours from Heathrow.
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