Idaho hunter 58,

Ultra lite reel w/a 1 piece 7' rod (just my preference)

For stream fishing, worms w/out split shots. This allows the worm to fall/flow freely as it glides over the contour of the stream bottom. The current will find the holes and eventually the fish.

I also have had lots of good trout fishing with rooster tails (a broad range of colors black/white etc....).

Personally, I try to use as little as possible, when possible. Trout scare quite easily, especially up in the mountains where many haven't even seen half the stuff we throw at'em. Just my own personal feeling.........

Good Fishin'
Bn'R