length of rod depends on what peg you’re on, some need a 12′ rod, some you can get away with a 10 footer. Line, i’d use what you’re confident in. I use Daiwa Infinity, I think Fin still uses Maxima, some use Daiwa Sensor. Drag Line is sound. find one you like and it’ll be ok.
Don’t set too much store by the method, it isn’t as prolific as it was on Makins, if you do fish it, give it a rest after a couple of fish, do something else for 10 mins, then go back on it.
Bomb and pellet is a serious option at the momemt, but it really does depend where you draw