Hey there Harold.
I use pool noodles from Walmart or Dollar Store. You should get 4 fishing noodles from one pool noodle. Put a 1/2 inch pvc pipe about the same length
into the noodle. On one end of the pipe drill a hole through the pipe to tie your line . On the other end put a nail or screw through the noodle and pipe to keep a big fish from pulling it out. I learned this the hard way. On a lake that is 12 foot deep I would use 6-8 foot of line. I use a swivel to keep the twisting down. The size of the hooks depend on the size of the fish in the lake you fish. A 6/0 or 7/0 hook seems to catch all size of fish. I know personally a 15 inch foam noodle will catch a 50+ pound catfish. I bait with bluegill hooked in the back or minnows that are stringed on. I put the swivel about 18 inches above the hook. You can get a storage box at Walmart with a good lid to store and transport your noodles. You will need a long stick or pole with a hook in the end to retrieve your noodles. Check your local regulations as all states are different . In Kentucky you are allowed 50 per boat. In Tennessee you are allowed
50 per person. Good Luck!
Larrykentucky