I've been working the shore for a few years now, since getting back into fishing after a long time, and being a boat fisher before predominatly, had to learn an awful lot in short order about shore fishing...
For the first time the other night, I was fortunate enough to get into some fish in the 20 to "I think" 40 pound class. The reason "I think 40" is because I did not land a 40, but a 30 instead. I had another fish on that straightened out a 3x hook
Moral to the story is: pay attention to what others with experience are willing to show / teach you, because they ain't BS'n about hooks straightening, line breaking from rock rubs (30 lb power pro by the way - I'll upgrade to 50 on my big rods after the other night --> but it still ain't bullet proof) fish diving into the rocks and head shakes and rub - offs in those rocks.
I just discovered how smart these 10 to 20 year old fish are.
Just like the sharpies said they were.
Thanks to all those that have tutored me over the last few years, this gave me an edge the other night, but there is still more to learn..
After all the time, money, aggravation, ect, ect. I can't wait for the next encounter. All worth it after the other night.
Oh ya - by the way- went back same spot next night - NADA - hellava nerve those fish have swimming away -
signed
boat to shore convert