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Venice Tarpon and Shark Tournaments Highlight Local Fishing
Reports from the Venice Area Tarpon Club recount a busy event cycle with a recent meeting, a combined tournament scene involving tarpon and sharks, and a banquets at the Venice pier park. A 1,000 pound tiger shark caught by Connie Cora drew attention along with victorious women winners. Local anglers note cooler dawn conditions, a nuisance of flying ants at the north jetty, and shrimp shortages affecting bait. John Crazy of Noko mis yielded pompano and snook catches weighing 3 5 and 14 pounds, cited as prime eating fish.
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Connie Cora