Live eel hook sizes & types/Live herring hook sizes & types/cut bait hook sizes&types

[StarsnStripers]

What are the best overall sizes/types for live eel fishing for Stripers??
I hear Gamikatsu Octopus 5/0 is good, but my tackle shop has like every size BUT that.
They have Octopus circle hooks in 5/0 but I hear there not as good.

How bout herring? Are the Gami's still the best?? What Size?

Finally, for dead baits, what are the best general sizes? Do Gami's still rule in this department?? For dead baits I mean strips of squid, mackeral chunks, clam bellies, etc.