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Venice area reels in record catches and tarpon tourney advances
A Venice Florida fishing roundup reports a record tarpon in the area, with top weights in the tournament standings. Winners include Montgomery 167 and Serino 166 pounds in the overall, and Buckelew leads with a 173 pound tarpon. Sailfish and numerous dolphin, kingfish, and grouper catches fill the coastal reports, with notable catches at Pelican Cove Marina and the North Jetty. The piece notes the tourney nears its end and previews final standings once official results are released.
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Venice
Sarasota
Venice Area
Piscators
Buddy Buckelew
Tarpon
Montgomery
Serino
C. Boisvert
L. Buckelew
Monroe
Nagel
Cletus Hayman
D. Boisvert
J. Perz
T. Teffenhart
Sterling
Joe Krotz
Tom Henson
Brian Erickson
Dick Packman
Mike Brogan
Jim Simon
Tom Winton
Pelican Cove
Joe DeVries
Joel Behermeyer
Ernie Cook
Gulfrom
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