>I think that perch generally hang out at the pier, but
>probably are more active at night, especially when there's an
>evening high tide and/or full moon.
>
>Are they barred surf perch or some other kind of perch? I'm
>not sure why you couldn't just fish from the beach too, right
>along the side of the pier. He mentioned to you the perch are
>at the 1st breaker, so thats casting distance from the shore
>and you don't have to rub elbows with anyone. In fact, you're
>probably more mobile and can cast directly under the pier a
>little bit easier. I'd probably use 8lb test so that you
>don't bust off against the pilings.

Thats the way I like to do things as well. Instead of fishing "on" a pier or jetty for Perch and Corbina, I prefer to fish right along side especially at night here in Oceanside because I like to build a nice fire in on of the rings that are located on the beach. I like the mobility as well. one of the beefits of having a licence. :7