Able Man wrote:
I've heard that they (used to, at least) use "purse-seines" to catch those "Pogy", in northern Florida... In the Gulf... So, saltwater species, yes; Big A. The yellow perch, as far as I can recall; my ¡1 & only! (If you can believe THAT; with MY address) was caught when I was about 10 years old... Over 50 years ago, east of Fairport Harbor.
A popular and a porky are two different fish. A popular is a small menhaden, which is an excellent bait . Porgy, or soup, are a decent eating fish.