I don't agree with the need for heavy tackle from the beach, at least for this time of year when the big roosters aren't around. I have been going down there the last week of Feb since 2000. We have a timeshare on the Pacific Side. Fishing can be very good from the beach there and it isn't a dawn or dusk only thing unless it is very calm. When my wife wants to sit and read by the pool I frequently grab the rod and go make a few casts. Sometimes the bites on at 2:00 in the afternoon. Love to take a fresh sierra up to the pool bar and have them make ceviche. I like to use a 10ft 10-17lb spinning rod with 20lb power pro and wire leader. Have caught lots of sierra off this beach but it is spotty, sometimes they are there and sometimes not. Also frequently catch jacks and small roosters. Have not had any fish too big to handle, biggest was a 25lb jack which is about all this kind of tackle can handle, but that's a good problem IMHO. You can catch fish on big gear throwing 2-3oz cabo killers and Rangers, but I like to use 1/2 ounce top water plugs. Not nearly as tiring and a lot more fun on the sierra. Finding the fish is the problem, they will hit lots of things such as spoons etc...I just like the top water action and if anyone is catching fish I am too. Another good light tackle guide that I have used in the past is La Mosca. Advantage is the boats can move around to where the fish are and they fish regularly so know where to look. I fly fish when I am out in the boats and they cast top water teaser plugs to get the fish coming towards the boat. PM if you want more details.