This is all I use for my small stream trout adventures, although I have landed some screamer early season steelies in the Notty on this exact setup.
4lb Berkley Sensation, 7' ML action rod.
#0, #1 Blue Fox Vibrax spinners
1/32 and 1/16 ounce Panther Martins.
If I am fishing worms, I never use a float. Small #10 hook and a small shot, just drop that sucker into the wood!
I also pinch all my barbs, I hope you consider doing the same.