find some small inlets, don't be affraid to throw your net in the shallows, you'll be surprised what is there. I do a lot off fishing in the pine and find it really easy to get poddy's/herring in small creeks or off drains. Just have a cast anywhere and everywhere. I was where you were 2months ago. And now i i'm confident i can find live bait...
Cheers
Sneaz