Spinning rod/reel for striped bass fishing?

[Wild Steelhead]

Hi,

I'm a flyfisherman looking to try striped bass fishing with conventional gear. I'll be fishing for striped bass from a boat in the Potomac river and Chesapeake Bay. I would really appreciate recommendations for spinning rod length/action/weight, as well as a corresponding size reel. Of course, specific manufacturer/model recommendations are always appreciated.

Lastly, line and rigging recommendations would help too. First up will be fishing the Potomac at Fletcher's Boathouse. They seem to recommend using herring on the bottom. Is that a basic rig? If there is a website with info on any of this, I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks.