Welcome FishFighter! I have only fished the pier at Castle Island and the Sugar Bowl once in my life when my Dad took me many years ago! I am guessing you are fishing from shore? I would try soaking some cut bait (macks or pogie) or sea worms from there? What did the veteran regulars suggest?? Good luck and welcome to S-B!
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