Here is the equipment that has worked well for me.
Rods:
G-Loomis
NRX 754 Heavy 7'1"
GLX 783C 6'8"
GLX BCR 804 6'-8
Reels:
Shimano
Line:
Berkely 50 # Gorilla Braid or Tuffline 50# Braid
or
as a minimum 20- 25lb Fluorocarbon
Bait:
Jigs,Spinnerbait,Creatures,Sweet Beaver,Red Traps,Buzzbait,Powerworms,Lizards,French fries,Spoons