Let's say you have one set-up on opener, and you can only use that one set-up as far as rod/reel and the business end the whole weekend. What is your choice?
I would have to say mine would be a slip bobber rig with live leeches.
10/2 Power Pro - Bimini Twist for back to back Uni knots to Berkeley Vanish 10# to an eighth oz jig and pitch my way down or around the structure!!! Nothing better than watching that line just jump when a fish hammers it!!!