Advise on gear for the river

[Deepdeckhand]

In my opinion it is hard to go wrong with Shakespeare rods and shimano fx series reel( bargin prices).My freshwater rigs are all@6 ft.. 8 lb test ande pink mono is my line of choice for most freshwater fishing.Live bait is always good, but sometimes kids like the casting as much as fishing- in which case a few rapalas will catch most things that swim. I like 2 in silver and gold models in floating and countdown depending on current and water depth...good luck out there and catch emm up!!!