My setup was 7' MH baitcaster with 30lb braid
If you dont have a vessel but want to try your luck with a fish finder, youll need to get a castable model thats meant for shore fishingand I've highlighted my favorite below
426 reviews LinHiver Braided Fishing Line, Strong Power, Great Abrasion Resistance, Thin Diameter, No Stretch, Low Memory and High Sensitivity(164Yds, 4 strands, 50LB, Multi) From $8.99 From$899 LinHiver Braided Fishing Line, Strong Power, Great Abrasion Resistance, Thin Diameter, No Stretch, Low Memory and High Sensitivity(164Yds, 4 strands, 50LB, Multi) 2424.5 out of 5 Stars
Most of these bait recommendations should work pretty well in most lakes and rivers around the country, but if youre further south, you might want to skip ahead a month, and if youre way up north, stick to ice fishing