Thank you so much for the info. I've never heard of a dead cat pattern, but I think I can come up with something creative. I'll let you know if what you say is true.
Either way I'll be taking my rods and a few salties and bass poppers. If I can take an extra day or two I'll definately head over to the lagoon and see if I can get into some of those reds you mentioned.

All the best,

Thunderthumbs.