Thanks all for the kind words.
As far as using the beagle for bait, that's strictly a no-no... but talk to me the next time she craps in my house.
Rick - where you at in Vero? I used to go fishing down there a lot at Round Island park. We'd launch my Gheenoe into the surf and take it out to the outside edge of the reef for lobster and spearfishing. I know a good snapper hole or two out there, and once accidently almost gave an 8' nurse shark a rectal exam.
BP - please elaborate on the skishing at Montauk, sounds like an awesome time.
As far as Andy's claim that I'm an authority on surf fishing down here... well he might be right about that... but remember, the greatest thing about surf fishing is that, if done correctly, it's mostly sitting on the beach and drinking beer.