Just to follow up, I did not get my first bonito or actually get to fish the spots mentioned above due to time constraints as well as a couple of locals saying chances were very slim. What I did have was access to a kayak on the large pond used in the movie Jaws, (can't pronounce or spell the name). I must have caught a dozen schoolies 20 to 26" while trolling from the kayak and it was quite an experience! A few of the fish actually towed me around a little.
Nice, sounds like the locals stared me wrong. Didn't want me competing for a spot maybe. Still had a great time though. My ass is still sore from all the bike riding we did!