2-4lb test line ,the smallest spinnin reel you can find,cork as small around as a pencilabout an inch long,split shot almost too smaal to mash on the line and a hook small enough your cricket hides the whole thing.a spot as small as you boat 30 feet away 50-100 bluegills bigger than both your hands side by side and let the fun begin.its the longest 9-10 months between something that i can stand.