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Abundant Anglers, Crowds and Fish Expected at 92nd ADSFR

Expect another huge crowd of anglers and spectators for the 92nd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) during Alabama’s premier fishing event July 17-20 at the rodeo site on Dauphin Island. A tarpon tournament held in 1929 started the long journey to today’s largest saltwater fishing tournament in the world. Participation has grown from 250 anglers at the inaugural event to about 4,000 anglers who fish the rodeo annually. The rodeo also has more than 120 sponsors, from local businesses to national sponsors like Yamaha Motors and Contender boats. During rodeo weekend, 100,000…