Light-Medium action rod with open face spinning reel and 14 pound test (4 pound dia) braided line. I have tons of other setups, but this is what I use for about 90% of the fishing at the pond.

12 ac pond in NW Missouri. 28' max depth at full pool. Fish Present: LMB, BG, RES, YP, CC, WB, HSB, WE, BCP, WCP, GSH.