Before I die, I will land a paddlefish. They get pretty big, and yes, they are uglier than a sturgeon. Try landing a double digit "plug" since the paddle would put up a ton of resistence.

Snagging for some species in some states is legal. I think you can snag for gar back in Alabama.

A fish must voluntarily take the hook in the state of Washington. If it doesn't, then it's snagged: accidentally or intentionally.

I made sure the gamie got 5 snaggers on Saturday Hope the fine was worth fishing in closed waters, and snagging fish therein. You pieces of &*%& You Mudda ****** You. - Joe Pesci from Casino