good poinr.. equipment.. I like a medium action CASTING rod. I find that they deal with line twist much better than spinning rods. a good way to go is casting rod set up with a spoon and a spinning rod with a jig for the change up.. if you like using a spinning rod I learned a tip from some Hawg hunters in my bass fishing days. There is a product called "Reel magic" it is great stuff spray your spool after you have put new line on and it deals effectively with line twist and keeps line from retainint memory. seems silly but it does work..

Also I line 10 lb mono for casting rods and 8lb for spinning rods . I have heard the talk of braids and all that but i am resisnant to change and a firm believer in " if it ain't broken don't fix it."