Here are some I've tried.
Top is my standard needle 8.5" 3 oz. I fish it all the time and do well.
Next a copy of the big Habs. I used to use an original in big rough water where it was hard to stay in touch and caught several substantial fish with it.........but it really shines when you put a big long skin on it (think 18"). Even with just the belly hook large fish will inhale it.
Third is Tagger's Big Blue Thunder stick. About 3 oz. Great plug and I have taken loads of fish with it, usually in quiet water.
Fourth is MMullen's big floater. I've only tried it once or twice but reportedly he does very well with them.
Bottom is a beast that Flap built me. Floats high, pretty light. I've not fished it because I like it looking at too much. Probably I should copy it, sink it, and try it but it likely would weigh 6oz weighted enough.
If you really want to see big needles check out this thread
http://striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/...ighlight=cutty
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