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Gator in Bayou Vista Canal

Here it is folks, 500 LB Gator caught by Jeff Johnson on September 21st, 2001.
Gator in Bayou Vista Canal Gator in Bayou Vista Canal

The Gator was caught on the Main canal between Ling & Barracuda.

Gator in Bayou Vista Canal

 Gator in Bayou Vista Canal
It put up a good fight when he was tied up off the boats cleats, dragging the boat
from side to side till he was brought to the boat ramp on Sailfish.
Gator in Bayou Vista Canal Gator in Bayou Vista Canal

The Mayor & Bayou Vista Police contacted the Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Texas Parks & Wildlife further restrained the large gator & hauled him off.

In the photo on the right is Jeff with his biggest catch ever!

Gator captured in Bayou Vista Canal

The gator is hanging off the front of the boat.
You can only see his head & underside.