A long flexible rod with lots of give is what I would recommend. I used to convert flyrods to casting, or spinning configurations for kokes. The long flexible rods have the give necessary to keep from tearing the soft mouths on these fish. If you use a stouter rod, use a small rubber snubber. Don't set the hook, like you would on a trout or other fish, just kick the motor into neutral and reel in slow and steady. Pop gear with wedding rings tipped with white corn or maggots is the traditional set up. I like to use a tiny dodger with a small (tiny) Dick Nite or green fly. Less drag on a whippy rod. Hope this helps. Good luck!