Welcome to the board!
Steve has a great idea for striper fishing right now.
http://www.delmarvafishing.com/rigs/striper_rig.htm
Another thing you might try is a top/bottom rig.
http://www.delmarvafishing.com/rigs/top_bottom.htm
The experts at Harbor Tackle can help you out. I'm not sure who to contact down south.
Good Luck