Six or eight pound line is a good compromise between durability and castability. While best suited for shoreline and river casting, this set up can be used for trolling, using devices like the Dipsy Diver. Consider how you will pack and protect your tackle. Many park fishermen break down their rods and carry them in plastic or aluminum rod tubes lashed to the canoe's thwarts. Reels can be carried separately in a waterproof bag or box.
Lure selection is a very personal thing.
We recommend a selection of small to medium size spinners, sinking and diving minnow-types and at least one kind of surface popping lure. Jigs are very effective for bass. Algonquin smallies seem to like the natural colored or darker varieties. For the first three weeks or so of trout season, fly fishing enthusiasts will have good luck using wet flies like midges and nymphs. At 6 this time of year, the most productive for trout fishing, our fishing gurus recommend using attractors rather than emergers or terrestrials.