Step, you got a sandwich.  

Heading to Raritan, if for Stripers, try West Bank, buoy 17, on the inside of the channel, 25', anchor up.  That's my secret spot, don't tell anyone

.  I would put out one stick with a live bunker and the other with a chunk.  I have never gone there and not caught a fish and that's where I caught my best, it's a 50lber. but it was my 38lber.  For me it's a little late, but you can never tell.  Ever since Sandy, flukeing has been tough, she changed all the bottom structure and the old spots aren't there any longer.  I haven't been there in years so maybe it has gotten better.  Sorry, but this is just my lousy opinion. 
GOOD LUCK