Welcome to the forum,
Good to see another new member, glad you have been getting in amoungst them.
Landing decent fish in heavy/dangerous surf is always a nightmare, especially on steep beaches. Personally I tend to have a good look at the hook placement. If it looks good, then I will wash the bass in on a wave and grab the top of the leader (I use a couple of feet of 25lb flourocarbon) and use that to drag the bass onto the beach. Oh and I have learnt to keep an eye on the surf, whilest getting hold of the bass. Funny how that odd bigger wave always seems to turn up at the wrong moment.
Good to see another new member, glad you have been getting in amoungst them.
Landing decent fish in heavy/dangerous surf is always a nightmare, especially on steep beaches. Personally I tend to have a good look at the hook placement. If it looks good, then I will wash the bass in on a wave and grab the top of the leader (I use a couple of feet of 25lb flourocarbon) and use that to drag the bass onto the beach. Oh and I have learnt to keep an eye on the surf, whilest getting hold of the bass. Funny how that odd bigger wave always seems to turn up at the wrong moment.