The Ideal Freshwater Beginner Kit?

[Germanjohn]

Hello Guys,

New to this site, but I really wanna get into freshwater fishing. I've been looking into it recently, but, as you all could probably relate to at one time or another in your lives, the amount of lingo, different tips, varying information in general has my head spinning. Plain and simple, all I have to ask you guys is this.

My starting spots of choice would be the Rockaway River in Boonton, or Black River up near Randolph. What would be your recommended bait and tackle to bring? Rod, line test, hooks, spinners, etc etc?

Any suggestions would be appreciated because I am really stressing out right now.

Thanks, and here's to a lot more posts on this site!

John