Stairs and divers

[Chris]

Walked down the 300 steps to the spot (might only be 100) and got little man and I set up to toss some bait.

Set him up with a nice bonito head on his new spinner and I put half a sand dab on my long rod.

We fished about 3.5 hours and changed baits a dozen times. Dabs got smacked but aren't a good surf bait and come off easy, even the heads. Bone got hit but it was a mix of lobster and small rays from what I could tell.

Saw a diver getting ready, he shined his light on us 3 times before getting in. 10 minute into his swim he was in my line. I waded out, shined my light, whistled and yelled at him until I had his attention and he went north... then got out and left.

Saw two decent shovels and a turkey platter size bat in the skinny while casting so I put Donovan's rod a little short and right between the two small sets of breakers but he just got swarmed with bait stealers.

Called it at 8:30. Still had bait but we were both freezing and decided warm showers and dinner sounded good. The stairs proved a little Challenging with cold, numb feet.

[jrodda]

Good try, I think I've also struggled with dabs for bait in the surf. They're slimy enough that you'd think they'd be a home run.

[vdisney]

With Denny and Tony now young adults and my granddaughter no longer being with us, I really miss fishing with kids.  Glad you got him out   

[Latimeria]

Man, the divers always show up out of nowhere and hover over my baits every fall/winter.

Sorry I couldn't get out last night, but my days are all decided for me until my folks leave next week.  Glad you guys got out and attacked the steps.  I haven't attempted the steps in quite a while and afraid I would have to stop 5 times just trying to get back up them with all the gear.  lol

[sasquatch]

Most of the steps around here are about 150. I count.

I'm with Tom, been awhile since I've climbed the steps. I'd have to stop even with no gear at this point I think.