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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1957
Page
3
A new sports fishing license law becomes effective Sept 1. It requires licenses for most fishing in state waters with several exemptions for ages and property owners. The act includes salt water licensing, a low non resident fee, a reciprocal plan with neighboring states, and raises revenue for the Game and Fish Commission to boost programs.
Valley Sportsmen briefed in Harlingen on a two part program to preserve trout spawning grounds and explore a salt water hatchery or research lake near Padre Island. The group heard from State Game and Fish biologist Joe Breuer on protecting natural habitats and the need for legal protection, plus plans to study Marsh Rockport labs for a possible mainland sitio.
A big tarpon weighing about 1350 pounds was caught this week by four anglers from Harting Gen, including Harvey Richards. The fish, silver with immense scales, fought for 3a minutes on a 60 pound line before being landed, offering dramatic jumps and challenging the crew with its power.
The column touts Speed way and other boats catching fish offshore near Port Isabel Pecos and San Angelo. A 34 pound tarpon led a weekend haul while three other large fish eluded capture. A 35 pounder won the trophy as several anglers reported strong fishing weather and four ten to twelve pound catches by Roungaville Garrett and Mrs Littleton.
Langston K. Pate of Houston, former assistant at Los Fresnos Bi-District champions, will become head football coach at Los Fresnos High. School superintendent Walter Coccoers announced the hire, noting Pate’s prior Marines service and coaching work with assistant Bob Sturiten from North Kansas State College.
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