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New Fishermen Outnumber Old as Port Isabel Hosts Tournaments
In Port Isabel Texas fishermen report a boom with new entrants outnumbering veterans. Local captains Bob Williams and others note abundant catches of swordfish amberjack red snapper and bass while pollution and habitat loss draw concern. Texas International Fishing Tournament draws hundreds of anglers with the Texas Grand Champion title on offer.
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