In the same vein, you might also get some size 12 Gamakagatsu(SP?) snelled baitholder hooks, size 1 or 2 barrel swivels, 3 to 6MM beads, 1/8 to 1/4oz egg sinkers, 6# Trilene XL line and trout/panfish worms, all available at most Wal-marts. Inside the Trilene box you'll find a leaflet with diagrams of how to tie a trilene (aka improved clinch) knot. Use this knot to tie a snelled hook to the swivel. After you've put the trilene on your rod and reel (again follow the directions in the leaflet), thread the egg sinker on to the line coming from the rod so it slides, then the bead, then tie the line to other end of the swivel. Put on 2 worms with atleast 1/2" at both ends hanging so they can wiggle and throw it out on a rocky point.
Or forget the egg sinker and bead and get a stick bobber. The ones with a body that is about as big around as your pinky, and have a spring work good. To use them pull the spring towards the body until the notch is exposed wrap your line around the notch 3x and let the spring go. You can fish this around docks, brush and weeds as well as rocky areas for a variety of fish but mostly feeisty little bluegill.
Tight lines,
Wade