i use 30 # dacron, with a steel,preferably tyger 15# knottable stainless steel leader.i use a 45# spro barrel swivel with a
razor sharp treble, excalibur t3 or gamakatsu isnt bad either, did i mention sharp?size 1/0 or 2/0 and dont forget sharp. bait doesnt matter. big shiners,suckers smelts, kittens, puppies ,chickens goats...lol just kitting peta
dead or alive they eat it all. middle of the water column in 6-12 fow for early action...good luck !