"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.
Finally rid myself of the skunk last night after work. Fished an outgoing tide at a favorite river of mine and caught quite a few schoolies between 14-20 inches. Boy did that feel nice.......