In Louisiana, "pogies" are part of coastal vocabulary—but they're also one of the most important forage fish in the Gulf. Pogie Rodeo uses that cultural familiarity to spotlight why these fish matter to redfish, trout, tarpon, tuna, birds, water quality, and the broader marine ecosystem.

This event celebrates that connection—not to defend industrial practices, but to raise awareness about what healthy waters mean for anglers, communities, and the Louisiana coast we all love.