30lb mono for the riggers, 65lb braid for the dipsys, you'll want at least a 10-15lb ball, don't over think it, it's not rocket science.
Figure out one thing at a time, don't try to do everything while you're out there at once. Definitely read the reports on Spoonpullers, great resource lots of guys willing to help out.
If you see big marks that's where your bait needs to be. Longer into the season the faster the speeds and the bigger the bait.