striped bass rig

[moobass]

hello i plan on trying to go fishing for striped bass in the sacramento river i need help on something first is how to hook the sardines if i use a full sardine i can hook em like anchovies right i couldnt find anything online about using sardines just anchovies and my other question is i know what size line and hook to use but i didnt know what type of weight i need to use so i bought some barrel swivel sinkers and it says i can tie them 3 feet above the swivel i was just wondering what type of knot i use to tie it on iam not sure if you can help me please respond
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