Since there is no bait weight to propell the bait forward, the rod is used primarily to hold the line, and to give a little more control as to the line's movements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you're fishing for big game fish, like bass and walleye, you'll want a longer, sturdier rod. 20-pound line will work well for virtually all kinds of fish. Wider bobbers are for saltwater fishing. You can use natural or artificial baits for many species of fish.
Large fish are particularly fond of crayfish.
You can also get plastic replicas of leeches. Most fishermen use minnows at one time or another, as these are the most popular baits. You can use any worm to catch virtually any fish. The most popular worm is the nightcrawler. Crankbaits are made to look like minnows.