I agree, 8 weeks is not a long season at all. I know the season has been getting shorter and shorter but if it is for the long-term interest of the fishery, then I'm all for it. Kids love catching fluke because they are easy and a much better fight then BSB or Scup.
As simple a rig as can be, snap swivel, weight, cheap barrel swivel, 15-18" mono leader, 6/0 stainless J-Hook.