well, just 12lb monofilament will do (depends on what your rods rated for really), just make sure you set your drag right and your good in that department. now for lures, yes spoons and yes reel continuously. get a few 2/5oz little cleos, glow in the dark for night and any silver/green or blue or chartreuse combination for day. buzz bombs in any colour, you fish them with a reel, snap, reel retrieve. im not the most experinced salmon fisherman but i get the job done, lol.
good luck to ya!
JP