Matt,

If it's putting kids on fish you want then the jig technique discussed on JDeeps thread is great way to go. E. bay or anywhere else where there is shelter from the wind if it comes up would be good. Try to stay away from currents and large tide swings if you can. Best part is that on some of the flats (sandy areas 50-100' deep), like maybe over by West Point, there should be a lot of flounder and the kids can really have a ball catching them if salmon fishing is slow. Nice part about jigs is that more people can fish without getting tangled up. Plus you're not rebaiting all the time. And with that many jigs down there, if your not catching fish you can just pick up every now and then, say every 15 min or so, and move to another spot. Make it a game and have each kid pick a different spot. For best results you'll want to keep them near the bottom but not dragging bottom. Teach them to set the hook on any "tap" and your set. It's a good method for getting people involved in the actual catching of the fish and helps them to develop a feel for whats going on down on the end of their line. Kids really feel like they catch their own fish this way; they stay active and involved and won't get bored or cold as easily either.

May a good time be had by all. Keep us posted on how they did.