For years now, I have been using my old telescoping rod and a spinning reel. 4 lb. test line, clear Adjust-a-bubble brand bubble that the lines goes thru and then twists around the line to hold in place and a fly of the fishes choice. Add some water to the bubble if you like, throw it out, but stop the line before it hits the water so the fly has a small chance of clearing the bubble. You will still get wrapped around the bubble a lot. Flies, mosquito, both red and gray, black ant/knat, red ant, gold beaded thingies in two or three different pattern range. The fly shops are a big help. You only need a couple of each in 8-10 patterns I would say. Fly rods do the best, but I can stay busy if the fishing is good. Not all locations are good.