I use a 6 foot ugly stick and a president 6900 series by Pflueger. I can link both if needed. I've thrown just about everything I can think of really. And just about every bait also. Minnows, worms, plastics, cranks, spinners, crawdads and many more. But I havent done many rigs yet I guess that might be a good place to start. I'm still learning about rigs and tying myself.