DC,
Try and re-post your question, as a topic in the boating angler fourm. Also read some of the reports posted under fishing updates for that area.
I have had some luck around that area on bellies, I do not want to discourage you from drifting eels though. I think high tide is around 11:00pm. If using eels, I personally would drift. Unless you know the area and have a spot to work. If you get a hit or a run off you may want to mark the area. There are a lot of blue fish running around so be prepared to loose a few eels.
If you go w/ bellies anchor and chum,chum,chum.
By saying around JI you are talking about a large area. Inside? outside? bridges? bays? etc...