I know this is a site full of bass fisherman but hopefully someone can aid me with this...

I'll be competing in my first tournament on Nov 7. Not a bass tournament, but a saltwater tournament located on a big pier. Anyways I could use some tips on how to outfish my peers from a pier (no pun intended)

Biggest fish (In Length) wins.

Where would be a big help!

Where would be a big help!

Well... The pier is under a big bridge along the Indian River whch runs down along Volusia County (east coast) I have been here before and caught 1 Pinfish... I have seen people catch snapper, stingray, bonnethead shark, etc so there is definetly a lot of options to target. I do know one "secret spot" on the pier where people always seem to catch fish so i'll try to hang around there as much as possible.

tide, and timing will be involved in your success.

fish 2 hours before and after tide. That will give you a window of "luck"...

Different baits, live pinfish, small trout, finger mullet or cut up a big mullet. Have patience.

Wait for the drag to start screaming.

I have better luck at night when bridge fishing, at least bigger fish anyway. The big bull reds should be en masse in your area right now.