Braided line, especially in deep water mated with a quality action rod ie IM6 med action. I usually wait to see what the program is and make adjustment. For example, If fish are on the bottom and only taking bottom hooks, I may use a spreader close to or even laying in the bottom. What I don't like about spreaders is you must move the line more to get a propper hook set bc they stand up on end when you set. Crappie rigs are better for this and you can use 3 hooks but if fish are bottom only, you only tend to use the bottom hook. I like to tie 2 or 3 hook chicken rigs with 25-30# mono with the hook line running toward the rod tip and crimped with about 3 or 4 inch leads. It makes a nice 3 hook umbrella like rig that doesn't tangle on the drop or pick up.