Oral History Interview of Phil Blackmar

Title: Oral History Interview of Phil Blackmar
Description: A former professional golfer, golf coach, and currently a television golf announcer, Phil Blackmar is also an avid angler and fly fishermen who has been fishing Baffin Bay since the early 1980s. He talks about growing up fishing and golfing, getting into the PGA, fishing on tour, and his children growing up fishing. He recalls the big trout of Baffin Bay, memorable fishing experiences, the freezes and changes to the fishery over time, bad encounters with fishing guides, and his thoughts on restoration success. The interview ends with some fish stories and final thoughts about water quality.
Creator: Phil Blackmar
Contributor: Jen Brown
Date: July 27, 2022
Location of Interview: Corpus Christi, Texas
Format: mp3
Extent: 00:50:27
Subject: Baffin Bay, Texas
spotted seatrout
Professional Golfers' Association
fly fishing
brown tide
weather