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Rock Hound Roundup and Gar Rodeo

Posted on July 5, 2022 by gadaboutflyfishing

First day – Chris – 4 white bass, 1 gaspergou, Glen – one shortnose gar, one alligator gar and one channel cat
Second day – Chris – 4 white bass and one long nose gar, Glen – three white bass

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