Saltwater
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For Striped Bass you have to use in-line Circle hooks with Bait. I'd recommend size 6/0 - 10/0.
My choice is 7/0: Owner SSW In-Line Straight Eye Circle Hook 7/0 - https://amzn.to/4pMWYi0
This will also work for Bluefish, Weakfish, Cobia and other gamefish with similar mouth sizes.
For Tautog (Blackfish) & Sheepshead any Size 3/0 - #6 hook will work. For larger Tautog focus on #3/0 - #1. Smaller Tautog #1 - #6
Freshwater - NYC parks are no lead and barbless hooks
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Bass / Pickerel