I am far from a lazy fisherman as are the guys I fish with who live close by to those beaches. Even pre seals you would have some long dry spells but the size and consistency of the fish was better. Still a lot of people back then had trouble finding them. You always had to know the lay of the land, put in your time, have some skill and do the work.
I'm still at it and will be doing it till I walk no more. Though I sure fish a hell of a lot more areas than I had to.
