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Venice anglers reel in scattered catches before Christmas
In Venice Florida on December 27 1980 reporters note a quiet pier scene with few fish recorded at Venice and north jetty. Hank Thomson lists a 60 pound black drum while Lew Johnston brings a 5 and 7 pound drum. Other anglers report drums sheepshead pompano and snapper with multiple lines and live bait.
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Santa
Venice
Hank Thomson
Bay Indies
Lew Johnston
Joe Pettigrew
Boca Grande
Lou Gallup
Nokomis
Bob Brown
Millard Hammersley
Fred Griffith
North Jetty
Dale McNeil
Dave Comer
Sarasota
Dave
Larry Luttier
Dick Crossen