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Venice fishing report notes slow bait market and improving catches
The column reports slow bait sales with live shrimp scarce in Venice area but notes improving activity at jetties and the Venice pier. Gene Bantekas reels a redfish and mangrove snapper while minnows abound and Bob's Bait House sees snook, redfish, and black grouper. Shellfishing remains closed pending state action on beds.
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Wharf Bait & Tackle
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Gene Bantekas
Gene
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