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Article: Right Anglers: Wynsong faces bevy of competitors in billfish tournament.

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July 14, 2006
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Byline: Brad Milner

Jul. 14--The Wynsong and its crew are the returning big winners. But close to 70 other groups of anglers don't want to be forgotten.

The main attraction of the 23rd annual Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament takes place this weekend at the Bay Point Marina. Weigh-ins will be held today and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the blue marlin, tuna, wahoo and dolphin categories.

Anglers are vying for $435,000 in prize money, including $150,000 for the first- and second-place blue marlin, and additional monies in optional categories. The tournament also has a catch-and-release division for a third straight year, awarding ...

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