The 75th Texas International Fishing Tournament has come to an end as anglers and their families gathered for the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, August 3, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. With a total registration of 1245 anglers and 421 boats, the 75th saw an increase over last year’s registration numbers.
Highlights included the 685# Blue Marlin broughThe 75th Texas International Fishing Tournament has come to an end as anglers and their families gathered for the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, August 3, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. With a total registration of 1245 anglers and 421 boats, the 75th saw an increase over last year’s registration numbers.t to the weigh-in dock on Friday by the No Compromise team. It was the largest Blue Marlin brought to the dock in over two decades.
In the OFFSHORE DIVISION, Joey Mahmoud (No Compromise) of Houston took top honors with a total point score of 1370. Mahmoud also took home prizes for 1st Place Blue Marlin and Highest Offshore Points.
BAY DIVISION was won by Todd Casey of Bayview aboard the Con Madre. With a total of 31.1 points, Casey also won honors for Heaviest Trout and 1st Place Trout.
