my father passed away a few years back and I still have his penn peerless number 9 reels .....I finally want to put them in use ...what rods would you suggest for pier / surf ??? Thank you in advance

Can someone please let me know where I can go to catch a striper from the shore or a pier. I have never caught one and I made a vow to land one this summer. I thought I'd come to the you, the experts. Thanks Also, where are other places other than Sandy Point that are pretty productive?