RE: Trout tactics
I've had a ton of success on Roostertails. They're cheap, can be found at Walmart, and they're effective on just about every fresh water fish out there. Use white or yellow for murky water, bronze or black for clear, and spinning tackle with four pound test or lighter. I keep an assortment of weights as well, preferring the 1/8th ouncers for trout.
Good luck!
Fritz