Welcome Aboard Fisherfiend. Nice to have you aboard. Well right now it is fairly slow but it will pick up as the summer progresses. At first it is best to keep it simple gut the right tackle is key. I would suggest that your sinkers be the pyramid type as they will hold the best there. Anywhere in the 3 to 5 oz range. Hooks I would recommend would be the 3/0n to 6/0 circle hook. You can pick these pre tied up at any bait & tackle shop.
Bait at this time of year would be clams, bunker chunks, and herring on the ocean side. It is a little early for plugs but I have heard that they are starting to catch blues and stripers on artificials.
I would stick to the bait if I were you. The poles you have are okay for pier fishing no need to get anything else. I am not sure how far that pier is off the water but see if the pier has a net to use if you do get a fish if not you will have to winch the fish over the rail, make sure your line if strong enough to to that.
Good luck in your outing. I hope this helps
Again Welcome Aboard.
Happy Catching
Paul
