3 way swivel, 15 lb. mono drop loop for sinker, 30 inch section of 40 lb. flourocarbon snelled to a 4/0 khale style hook dragging a live spot, small croaker, finger mullet, small menhaden, white perch, bluefish.

BIG LIVE BAITS!!! No skirts, plastic, wire, spinners, beads. The less hardware the better I think. Fish see that stuff... You need a med. heavy baitcast / conventional style rod with a baitcaster like an abu 6500 filled with 30 lb. braid. The braid is the key in deeper water and heavy currents.