Sand Dabs at 180'? Wow! I think the deepest I ever caught one was 135' or so.

Do you large hooks? Say 5/0 and bigger... I use 5/0 to 7/0 year around... it helps keep them bubbas off the line. If it was earlier in the year, I would suggest shortening the leader. This wouldl make the lure a little harder to catch. Those junk fish aren't as agile as salmon.
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"If you are not scratchin bottom, you ain't fishing deep enough!" -DR

Puget Sound Anglers, Gig Harbor Chapter