Hi every one. I find that the best set up to use is a 3lb test curve rod (any make), a 3oz pear shaped lead and 25lb nash bullet braid. I know this from fishing waters such as horseshoe and whelford pools where i have found features that i have previously fished over and didnt even know they were there. Using this set up you get loads of distance if needed, plenty of bottom response and piece of mind that if you pull back into a snag, chances are you'l either pull throgh it or land it, lol.