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Fishing Tourney Plans Include Deep Water Tuna and Marlin
The 1939 Port Isabel fishing tournament adds deep water tuna and marlin to its honors, with Texas Champion Fisherman title among past awards. Hockaday has long believed big marlin patrol the area, though only two have been landed in previous events. A handsome marlin trophy awaits the winner, with Archie Causey last claiming the prize in 1951.
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Archie Causey