[Mark G]

I went on my first striper trip last December on Miss Barnegat Light it was a great trip, very cold, they were very helpful. I brought my own rods, they only fish with lures so not to attract sharks they recommend Ava jigs etc I caught my striper on a NLBM green shad plastic lure. Shop around party boat prices vary by the area that they are in try a 4 hour trip first then go for longer ones as your experience grows and what your wallet can handle don't forget to tip your mates enter the pool you never know if you will win it could pay for your trip. Dress for the weather its usually colder out on the ocean or bay, pack a lunch learn from the people around you if your lucky some one will help with technique some boats don't like casting out (safety reasons) its mostly drop your bait/lure and hope for the best tight lines hope this helps.