I use the second to the smallest nite and use a sliding sinker above a swivel. Below the swivel I would go as long as you can cast, maybe 6-8 feet of leader. Drift fish it through the holding area, supended is OK. If your in a boat and a larger hole, a real slow retreive at the end of the drift. Your not going to get a "take the rod out of your hand" take like spinners or plugs. Feel anything funny pull the trigger.