Good recommendations. I would add small Roostertails for trout (I like yellow). I have caught trout, smallies, and small steelhead on the Roostertail.

When fishing new water I like to get advice about terminal tackle from the nearest independent bait/tackle shop that the local regulars go to, instead of a big chain store where the sales staff may know less than you do. (The big chain stores are good for saving money when you know what you want. On ther hand, the small independent stores should be rewarded for the advice that they give by buying there also.)

The light line is also a good recommendation. A high quality light line and light drag can catch almost anything in open water (snagless water). When using leaders use 100% fluorocarbon.

Practice knot tieing. For example, search for "knots" on Google. Remember that the best knot for a specific purpose will not be the best knot for you if the second best knot is the one that you can tie properly. (I am not good at knots except for the improved clinch knot. My son can tie all knots.)

Bob