Need some Ideas...

[backbeach]

I second the eels at night, heavy gear for serious fish plan...If you like to plug, learn to rig dead eels- you can work it like a plug, cover more water, and its easier to keep alert since you are moving and casting at a faster pace. When they hit them it won't be like a pickup on a live eel- often it feels like they are trying to rip the rod out of your hands. A conventional graphite 9-10' with a 7000 series abu and 50# powerpro and a 9-10' 50 flouro leader tied direct to the eel works for me. Check out Secrets of Surf Fishing at night book by Mueller for details on rigging.Oh, and invest in goretex wading jacket and waders so you don't get soaked and miserable before the cows come home....Best of Luck, Jim p.s. don't get caught up in getting numbers of schoolies- rarely will big fish mingle with them-unless they are eating them! Keep moving til u find bigger fish- it takes self discipline-but it's a must.

[ThrowingTimber]

get proficient at a few simple knots. To the point where you can tie them in minimal light. To start check out: palomar, improved clinch, and perfection loop.

If you want to go with artificials and not fish live eels, sluggos are a viable option as are the real eels and ebens hog eels. Needlefish also serve to imitate good forage. Dont count out the humble black bomber and/ or the black mambo with silver sides. You want structure. Rocks boulders, grass, dips, etc. You'd be surprised what a group of 10 rocks will do to a beach that is pretty much flat.

Start on beaches before hitting up the rocks for sure, until you can get around rocky areas in the day time checking for places that seem fishy.

moto shes going to outfish you....

[piemma]

there is one secret to catching a big bass. You have to put your time in. That means forgetting about sleep. Bass are nocturnal so if you want to get the big cows you need to crawl around in the wee hours. Don't get discouraged as it takes time but ask any of the seasoned vets and they will tell you "put you time in". You'll understand what that means after a few months.

[Island Girl]

Hey thanks guys for all your info. I am going to put it to some good use. I can't wait to go out now..... I know it will take many hours of night fishing, and @ least I have already scoped out places during the daylight so I can get right to it.... Oh yeah just so that everyone knows I don't always wear those shoes that was a one time use only......

[Jenn]

a very wise fisherwoman once told me "pheramones"

[Clammer]

SARAH I/G

The Clammer don,t know D$%^& s #$%^& about fishing but he,d love to show ya what he does know ><><><<

[Raven]

what a novel idea ..... wear -em once and throw them away...

[The Iceman 6]

Nightime is the Rightime!