I'll disagree:
3 way swivel
sinker
40lb mono
4/0 hook
Whole Squid (the 6" size, frozen from stop and shop)
OR
a long belly strip with a tandem hook rig.
Fish near structure, right along side, but not on...
Check OTW in the august issue

and my deadstick rod usually outfishes my jig rod UNLESS the drift is very very slow!
RIJ...
I could be tempted to come out


I dont know a ton of West bay spots but willing to experiment anytime!