I'll second the Diawa wilderness rods. I use the Okuma Magda line counter reels. They aren't quite as nice as the Diawa reels, but they get the job done and are reliable. Jet 40's for western basin, two bags, inline planars or dipseys. That will get you going.

I've been running worm burners in the warmer water. Spoon with a small 4" or so harness off the back you can add half a crawler to. They've been producing for me recently.