[Erbby49]

In Jersey almost any bait will work. Bunker (alive and dead), clams, mullet, eels, & sand worms They all work. It's a matter of timing not location. In a calm surf use the bunker, mullets, or Swim live bunker / eel. In a rough surf use the clams (sea Clams yes they are huge), The rough surf tends to break up the clams that are in the surf this brings the bigger stripers in close. As always FRESH is best. I have found that the eels work best at night in October. Sand worms are for drifting. If you can't get fresh clams the next best is salted. Frozen baits are a last resort. I always have various baits with me usually clams and bunker. They will also hit plugs, But since my shoulder surgery I'm only good for a few cast so plugs are out for me. About the clams make friends with the fish monger at the local supermarket then stop by at closing and get the soup clams he is about to throw out take them home and make a salt brine (use kosher salt) store them in the fridge.