Pompano on a Jig

Thanks to "addictedtofishing" a member of the Floridahookers.com forum (yes it's a fishing site) I've got a new challenge for this fall season.  Catching Pompano on a jig from the surf.  Can it be done.  I'm sure.  The question now becomes how.  Probably would be much easier from a pier. I've got a 9' Tica Dolphin that can really sling metal, but 1/2 oz?  We'll see.  Probably would have to go down to 12lb test from 14lb. Don't plan on standing chest deep in the surf. That's never happenin'!   Gonna stop by Strikezone and pick up a few banana jigs.