I'm thinking of going Sat or Sun. Could you adjust to that? Leave me a post and I'll answer tommorrow.
As for your other ?'s I like 15-20# line for the added distance.
Chrome or white "surface" iron will work but Kastmasters w/ bucktail are usually better. Fish them closer to the bottom and pay attention on the drop. Swimbaits will also work if you can get em out there. Bait works but why bother? Plugs can be good too but again how far can you cast 'em. If you can get to a place where you aren't bucking a hard wind and the fish are there a pencil popper can be a blast, just work it fast and erratic. If your arms feel like they'll fall off after 20 casts your going too SLOW. Lastly, If a lure has bucktail, put scent on it.

Tight lines,
Wade

PS. I've only caught 7 Stripers from the surf because I don't go much but I know a fair bit about how it's done.