eyesandgillz
We only kept a handful or so in there...enough to rebait a couple times, and they stayed fine for us.  Just caught more when we ran low.  If they were tough to get, may have had to do it differently.
 
no, not our crew....just people getting close to us.  Many more, even closer an hour or two later.  I bought the stretch blue large 4 post, 6' high post with 8 sand bag version.  Worked great, even in the steady higher winds we had.  I also have an Alphacamp 2 post style that is good for 2 people max.  I was getting tired of dealing with the umbrellas too.
 
Here is my set-up.
 

I bought the same type. 4 Bag, 4 post. Easy set up, nice shade. 
I think it was 70 or so on Amazon. Did the trick in Virginia!

Fished in front of walnut on Sunday morning in 65-70 FOW. The walleyes liked the large purple spoons, and worm burners.  

Usually I just go to 'latest posts' which I have as a shortcut on my tablet. Today I went to the forums via a web search and when viewing the main forum page I realized I had posted my above report in the Southwest forum instead of the NW. Not a big deal but will pay closer attention to not mess up any new folks looking for information.  
Now, more importantly,  why has it been 2 days since any posts at all? 

Does anyone have a favorite Pymatuning boat ramp they would like to share?  

Hey eyes,
 
When you say you use circles hooks for the smaller stuff like Whiting, what brand and size are you using? I looked for some small circle hooks and it seems most are for the larger stuff. I usually use J's for the small stuff but I miss a lot as my rods are usually in the holder. I would imagine the circles would be a better option. 

dpms
Hey eyes,
 
When you say you use circles hooks for the smaller stuff like Whiting, what brand and size are you using? I looked for some small circle hooks and it seems most are for the larger stuff. I usually use J's for the small stuff but I miss a lot as my rods are usually in the holder. I would imagine the circles would be a better option. 

Brand doesn't seem to matter....My old salty tackle boxes are filled with an assortment....Gamakatsu Octopus circles probably make up the majority though.  You don't have to go "tiny" by any means but you'll be able to catch some of the smaller ones if you do.  Too small, and you are limited on what bait you can use.  Definitely get away from the J hooks for any rods you have in holders soaking...
 
Save the J hooks (I like kahle hooks the best) for the baits you are casting and actively working in the surf.
 
I like to tie a double or triple dropper for fishing the wash and put a 1/0 on the bottom then #4's or #6's up higher.  Some days, red coated ones seem to do better than plain black.  Don't use offset ones though.  Pain to unhook as they will swallow them many times.  
 
Haven't tried this yet but noticed a lot of the Youtuber salty guys pushing this lately, https://fishgum.com/ alternative to fish bites.  Probably go with whatever is the better deal in the flavor and color you like the best.  Always cut a little chunk and put it on the hook before you put on your sand flea or cut bait.  If the hook is big enough, you can sandwich the natural bait between two small chunks of the fish bite/fish gum and it will help hold your bait on better and act as more attractant.
 
For soaking, use the lightest weight you can get away with that will keep the bait in one place for the wave action/conditions.  I like to use spider weights myself but many guys on the east coast use pyramid weights.  Seems I can get away with much light weight with the spider weights than they can, esp. if the conditions get a little sporty on the beach front.
 
Here is a style similar to what I use.  I have them from 1 oz all the way up to 8/10 oz.  
 
https://www.amazon.com/Stellar-Spider-Fishing-Freshwater-Saltwater/dp/B08JVLLVGD?th=1
 
Some of the serious sharkers that are using 10 to 20# shark baits used breakaway rigs with cinder blocks as weights, and they attach a float to their leader so if they get cut off for some reason, they can retrieve their rig.  I doubt you'll be doing that kind of sharking though!

dpms
Hey eyes,
 
When you say you use circles hooks for the smaller stuff like Whiting, what brand and size are you using? I looked for some small circle hooks and it seems most are for the larger stuff. I usually use J's for the small stuff but I miss a lot as my rods are usually in the holder. I would imagine the circles would be a better option. 

I see eyes has a good response above (and similar to this below).  Do a search of Larry Finch, The Sinker Guy and Bama Beach Bum on youtube all have great info on set ups.  It seems that 1/0 being the go to for many of them for pompano and whiting.  I have caught some small whiting on these and wondered how they got it in their mouths.  Also have caught some nice size other fish with them.  They are a bit large for pinfish and other really small bait fish, so would need to downsize to #4 or #6, I doubt any need for circle, especially if using for bait.
 
With any saltwater hook, VMC "Coastal Black" or similar works great (wouldn't use anything else than VMC CB on lures that you plan on getting multiple uses out of).  Some cheapy hooks work just fine, some are rust buckets though so a gamble.  Stainless steel has been outlawed in some states, so be careful if buying them.  Something with a bit of corrosion protection is key, so you don't need to throw away hooks/rigs after every use.  Bronze or gold hooks don't last even if washed.  Be extremely careful putting those hooks in your tackle box then leaving for months.  My buddy did that and had to throw away half of his box.  Getting smaller plastic bags (craft store) or sandwich bags if you don't mind taking up more space and putting your rigs in separate bags can save you from this or your gear getting hit by a wave with tide rolling in, etc.  Know which ones you used and wash, dry, then add a small coating of oil (WD40, 3 in 1 or even canola seems to work) and they are good as new in their small bag for your next trip.  Small bags are nice for wading out with lures too and being able to take 2-3 with you and not having to carry a bag, if you have a shirt pocket or can put in your hat...

Nice eyes!
 

Anyone drive by the Yough recently? I noticed it early in the week only got around 2000 cfs after all the rain but looks like they let a bunch of the dam as it went back up close to 3000cfs.
Just wonder how muddy it’ll be this weekend?

dipNrip
Anyone drive by the Yough recently? I noticed it early in the week only got around 2000 cfs after all the rain but looks like they let a bunch of the dam as it went back up close to 3000cfs.
Just wonder how muddy it’ll be this weekend?

I’ve been watching the gauges too. I was thinking of hitting it after work today and/or maybe kayaking it on Saturday. It looks like it’s dropping fast now but it’s still over 4 ft at sutersville. It should be fishable this weekend but that water is going to have some color to it. I think I’m heading north to get on the water this weekend.

I am pretty sure the gauge that has the uS/cm@25C is the one that you would want to look at to measure the clarity.  It measures specific conductance, which is measuring the dissolved ions.  It will rise and fall when the water is high/low, with all of the kicked up sediment.  I believe the intention of these is to monitor mine runoff and other pollutants, I didn't read the entire link below.  For the USGS, I think they are looking for those rises when it doesn't rain, etc.  For the most part, it seems to follow the cft and height gauges but I'm sure there are times when it is low and stained and most likely reflects on this.
 
https://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/09/a6.3/tm9-a6_3.pdf

Porktown
I am pretty sure the gauge that has the uS/cm@25C is the one that you would want to look at to measure the clarity.  It measures specific conductance, which is measuring the dissolved ions.  It will rise and fall when the water is high/low, with all of the kicked up sediment.  I believe the intention of these is to monitor mine runoff and other pollutants, I didn't read the entire link below.  For the USGS, I think they are looking for those rises when it doesn't rain, etc.  For the most part, it seems to follow the cft and height gauges but I'm sure there are times when it is low and stained and most likely reflects on this.
 
https://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/09/a6.3/tm9-a6_3.pdf

I thought this one and the ph gauge might reflect turbidity. The ph gauge usually goes up with rainfall and it doesn’t rise during the day and fall overnight like the conductance one does. I don’t know if any of the gauges are as good as just eyeballing it though.

https://www.butlereagle.c...JlAxncPz_kcebt40mabSmw