You will want to run a 6 foot leader so you have some room to net without the tt40 cranked into the rod tip. Leader fluorocarbon 15-20lb will work. Right now I like the 2.25 to 2.75 small spoons. (Today worm burners worked great. Just changed out hook setup on spoons to make burners) I like to slide my weight forward on the small offshore boards which may require a dremel tool and some mods. Line up two or three boards on one side so you can read the boards better. I always like at least one flatline out also.