I think the Iron One will probably do okay on Cuttyhunk - that's where he landed his 63# bass.
In fact, the Mystic One, myself and John were discussing that over a beverage just last nite...
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.