I fish the same style as you do. I put on the chestwaders grab a 7' medium ugly stick, a dual drag reel ,(I have shimano baitrunner) , eight turns of 50lb flourocarbon tied direct to fireline, green or moss color 8lb 20lb strength or higher. I use 6/0 circle hooks like the other guys. I find the moving water and I use felt soles! The circle hooks are nice to catch and release. I like braid because I can feel every little bump and that is important to me when early season bass hit so softly and then drop the bait. Thats what works for me. Be safe and have a nice summer everyone!
