On the flip side I have even used lures during the night for some great catches but for this I tend to go for a lure that instead of using the reflection of sunlight and movement to get a predators attention
The King of the Catch Review Team used a seven-criteria matrix for evaluating each fly reel and matching rod: Durability: Which stayed most functional during the test period
THE BEST MARGIN POLES ARE PERFECT FOR LANDING HUGE CARP FROM THE EDGE

Here are two easy tables to refer to when deciding what size circle hook to use: Standard Wire Mutsu Circle Hooks (offset) Size for Surf Fishing Guide 6, 4, 2 - Small croaker / drum, bait fish, mackerel, bonito 1, 1/0, 2/0 - Bass, drum, bigger croaker species, small snapper 4/0, 6/0 - Small sharks and rays on spinning tackle, larger snapper & catch-and-release small inshore game species 8/0, 10/0 - Larger surf sharks and big rays on spinning tackle, up to 100lbs Extra Heavy Wire Mutsu Circle Hooks (offset) Size Guide 4, 2, 1- Small livebaits and cut bait for inshore game species (small tuna, yellowtail, seabass etc) 1, 1/0 and 2/0 - Medium size livebaits, cut bait for larger game species, larger grouper and snapper 4/0 and 6/0 - Small sharks and rays, pier and bass fishing for medium size game species with big live or cut baits, ideal for deep drop rigs for a mix of edible-size fish 8/0, 10/0, 12/0 - Sharks and big predatory offshore-grade game fish, big snapper and reef species J-Hooks for Surf Fishing Classic J-style hooks, with a point roughly parallel to the hook shank, and a U-shaped bend, are among the most traditional and versatile types of hooks used in surf fishing

The Mepps Flying C is a heavyweight spinner that drops deep and stays deep throughout the retrieve
Garfish and mullet are the best in my opinion