Texas’ Oldest Fishing Tournament Turns 90
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Texas’ Oldest Fishing Tournament Turns 90
In 1936, a fishing tournament debuted in a rugged coastal fish camp known as Tarpon. Back then, the town had fewer than 400 people, with an economy centered on sportfishing. A spectacular large fish nicknamed “Silver King” drew anglers from all over the country who’d venture out in locally built wooden Farley boats. Even President Franklin Roosevelt showed up and tried his luck in 1937. port aransas civic center710 W. Ave. A, Port Aransas. dee…
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