We used 6lb Test Clear Blue Sufix Pro Mix Mono www.sufix.com and #6 VMC Circle Hooks www.vmchooks.com a small split shot and the tuffy. If they dont hit it on the fall just let it fall to the bottom....lift up and move it a little bit at a time......Sometimes you wont get your bail closed before they hit it other times you have to give it a little tlc...the fish for th past couple weeks have been tight on channel wings ....7'6 med light rod.........Rick