Hello Gonefishin, welcome to the board!
My recommendations would be to use 12/0-16/0 circle hooks with a 4-8 oz pyramid weight on a fishfinder rig. The amount of weight will depend on surf conditions. Attach it to perhaps a 50-80 pound shock leader, then a swivel to another length of shock leader to the hook. You can get fresh bunker at Harbor Tackle, probably get the hooks there too, may want to call to check if she has them. I would gesture that all the local shops have them. Sharpen the hooks and attach a bunker head or big hunk of the body and toss it out.
You'll need plenty of bait, crabs CAN be bad at times. Check the bait every 15 minutes or so or after crab nibbles.
how you did!
Steve...
Enjoy the island and be sure to take pics and let us know
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