Matthew Eckerstorfer of New Braunfels poses with his swordfish catch on Monday, May 12. He was fishing aboard the Freespool XL with Capt. Tyler Burns. Eckerstorfer fought to bring the fish aboard for more than 90 minutes, 65 miles offshore in 1,600 feet of water. The swordfish weighed 173 pounds and will be kept for meat.
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