These fish don't run very far but the run is always for the nearest snag. The rod needs to be light, around 1.5 metres long, fast tapered, and capable of casting the lures. The rod also needs some real strength in the butt section to put pressure on the fish in tight situations. Bait fishing anglers can use the same gear as lure tossers, although many bait anglers prefer longer rods for working some of the smaller but popular fish like bream, grunter and flathead. 9174 KEBR are very effective.
Limericks are excellent for working whole pilchards.
This rig works right around the country for most fish that eat smaller fish. A selection of bean sinkers size 1 to 4 will cover most situations. Some 00 or 0 size ball sinkers may be handy for delicate live bait presentations around snags and rock bars. Black swivels in sizes 6 to 10 will cover most of the fishing. Lure fishing anglers will need snap swivels in many but not all situations.