LAST TIME OUT WEATHER HASNT BEEN THE BEST WE USED CUT UP SHAD FOR BAITTHAT I CAUGHT FRESH THAT MORNING. WE USE 40LB MONO FISHING LINE WITH 60LB LEADER LINE AND 10 OZ SINKER TO GET THE BAIT ON THE BOTTOM I USE PENN REELS AND ANVIL RODS AND A 10/0 CIRCLE HOOK ITS THE LAW YOU MUST USE CIRCLE HOOK WHEN FISHING WITH CAT BAIT OR LIVE BAIT