The water at Bev beach sometimes has pollution advisories...I can't recall exactly why. Just wanted to give you (or your pets) don't get sick. It may be okay right now; IDK.
I understand about branching out, for other species and such. Just thought you might want a back up plan, if you don't get anything from the salt.
Wow. Good memory. Yep. I fished OFF the south finger jetties at Newport, many years ago at night. Got LOTS of nice sized Sea Bass. I think that area is blocked OFF now though.
Good luck fishing, and may the Green Dots Force be with you!