Advise on gear for the river

[Tightlines74]

Hello, I know this isnt the gear site, I'm posting here with hopes someone could advise on gear for river fishing from the shore, last time I posted there I did receive replys but they were very general and only about custom rods. We would need the whole set up, rod reel line, lures etc. Was thinking of going to a bait and tackle shop to ask but dont want to be sold much more then we need without getting other opinions first.

In previous years I took my son fishing at lakes for LMB, when we did river fishing it was for trout ( he loves the musky stevens state park area). He is looking to catch some different species and larger fish this year. We live in woodbridge and we're willing to both put in time finding spots ( thinking the raritan mostly and the passiac) and due our part to keep places we fish clean.

Thank you in advance, any and all advise is much appreciated!