I mainly fish trout with a fly rod.
For open casting (We call it threadlining or spinning.) I've had a lot of sucess with a Rapala lure, either in baby trout or baby bass patterns.
Also have had consistant catchs with toby lures in black & gold.

I use a very light weight rod and reel and 5-10 pound line, sometimes use a floro-carbon tippet.

If you'd like to know my fly fishing set-up let me know.