I use only mono lines (Stren original), usually no larger than 4 but do use 6 on occasions . Like bass fishing you will compile a a lot of tackle of which some will work some won't . I am fond of "slider" one inch grubs fished on 1/32 oz. road runner heads .I go lighter under a float . 1/100-1/60 in all kind of jigs and flies . Flies are not just for fly rods . Although you will catch mostly pan fish I am an ultralight fisherman as opposed to say a bream guy .favorite rods are 6'-7 ft . both light and ultra lights .