I use a Mr Crappie pole, usually a 12 footer, but I have a 10 and a 13 in addition to two 12's.

A small spinning reel either open or closed face is attached. I use 4 or six pound test line. A 1/64 ounce lead head jig is the preferred bait, usually chartreuse, but I have used white, orange, and black. I tip the jig with a chartreuse "Gulp Alive Waxie" made by Berkley. I think the hook is a #10 on my jigs. I usually swing it out as far as I can, or gently cast it a bit further, let it sink three or four feet, then begin a slow, sweeping retrieve, with an occasional momentary pause. Usually I get a strike on the initial sinking, but if not then, when I pause the jig.

I tie on the jig with a loop type knot so the jig is free swinging in the loop, which adds to the action.