Basic Equipment Needed

    You will need a hand net to land a trout. Trout can easily break the light line when pulled out of the water. Make sure you have a stringer and have it identified with your name and address. Hemostats are a great tool to remove a swallowed hook. Waders or waterproof boots are a good idea but remember that some parks allow wading while others do not. Make sure you know the regulation for your park. A fishing vest is a good investment because it allows you to carry the essentials with you.
    A basic inexpensive spin-cast rod and reel will work fine, but other combinations can prove to be more effective. Ultra-light rods and spinning reels are more flexible and easier to feel a strike. Rods 6 to 6½ feet long prove to be better for castability and make it easier to use a float. An ultra-light spinning reel is especially made for light line such as 4 pound test.