June 2016 | Page 36

While leaving the dock without a couple slates of pogies is ill advised. catching your own bait is relatively simple when fishing out of Venice. The shore lines offer a vast amount of real estate for finding schools of mullet. When targetting pogies, start looking for massive schools on the shoreline as soon as you hit the gulf; also look for pelican dive bombing. TIP: If you’re having trouble getting them, try turning the engines off and drifting. Even turn off your depth finder. Some of the new chirp transducer can scare bait. Best Spots to find mullet & pogie Pogie: outside of Red Pass & Northeast Pass Mullet: In the marinas & Mouth of Red pass 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Mullet- LIVE oR BUTTERFLY Pogies Red Meat (bonita, tuna bellys) White Trout Squid WHY BUTTERFLY? The head with the two flats are easier for the fish to eat and makes a great presentation. 36 June 2016 www.marshandbayou.com