They aren't everywhere but I wouldn't say they're uncommon . Its not unusual to see 50 or 60 3 ft plus gator gar in a night with several being 6 footers.
not quite as gnarley as those gator gar, but they sure are fun to shoot anyway. shouldn't this bowfeeshin forum be hopping right about now? shot this 45"er on 5/6. gonna try again today.