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...how did you keep the chunks down? How many ounces? Fish finder rig?...

tynan ...

Keeping the chunks down
- Yes, 4 - 6 oz. bank sinkers.....I variate from fish-finder rigs to tying the sinker on with a different test monofilament. Meaning if my main line is 50# braid, I will make a dropper loop or use a 3-way swivel and tie a piece (4-6 inches) of 30# mono. This way if it hangs up and I have a fish on or not...the mono should break first, freeing up the braided main line.
I normally use the fish-finder rig when the tide is closer to slack. This way I can reduce the weight of the bank sinker eventually taking it off completely and floating a chunk. I don't go for distance casting when chunking the canal.... you don't really have to, the fish aren't always as far as you think. This will also reduce your hang-ups.
I also float chunks in the current with an egg sinker or rubber core..fresh bait is important for this technique. Frozen bait can only be casted so many times. Use the current to your advantage.
I hope some of this is helpful -