Was it full dark? If so a rigged or live eel should work as might an eelbob. Tough to fool them if it was still daylight and they're on small sandeels.
DZ
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Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
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