[GetANet]

Welcome to the site first of all. I don't fish the streams much anymore but I know there are several guys here who are pretty sharp.
No reason to stress at all you just need some basic stuff and you'll be fine.
My advice is you don't need to buy a 1000.00 rod/reel nor should you buy a 29.95 combo either get a mid range priced rod and a decent reel with a smooth drag.
Most likely you will using 4/6 lb test and good smooth drag is priceless because sooner or later you hook into some decent fish and you will be glad you have that reel!!!!

I will leave the rest to some of the river and stream guys!!!!!