6500's and 7000's drifting live spot for rockfish (striped bass) in the Chesapeake bay work perfect. A tricked out 6500ct on a 11' rod with 3oz. Of lead is damn near perfect for casting in the surf at Hatteras. 6500c3 on a med heavy 7' rod for Muskie can't be beat.
A dozen blood worms on a circle hook will catch early rockfish spawners near the Chesapeake Bay bridge...expensive live bait but it works.
