5 weight fly rod and reel combo El Jefe v2 9' Four-Section Use this 9 foot JHFLYCO Crystal Creek Rod &

Although minnows and shiners are usually used with this rig, it will work just as well with crawfish, leeches, and hellgrammites

The final item of tackle is elastic choice, number three and five Innovations Original Slip elastic are the choices for general caster, squat & hemp fish however he likes to use the more stretchy Hollo elastic on his bonus fish line, this can be anything from a 9H up to a 17H depending on what peg he is faced with

If it drops towards the butt end of the rod, the reel is too heavy, but will only feel heavier in hand & not really strain your wrist/forearm as much as a tip heavy outfit

But with shad, the old adage never leave fish to find fish couldnt apply more

Reel Size - 30

Get a variety of colors, and concentrate on the 1/32-, 1/16- and 1/8-ounce sizes