Given the weather forecast and so many other variables, REDCREST at Lake Norman will be a very fluid situation
At the higher end of the market watches will show detailed mapping on their screens
They work great bare, but if you can tip the hook with a kernel of corn you have a Kokanee/Trout killer, tip it with a worm and the Rainbows and Cutthroat wont be able to resist
But for serious hikers and minimalist trekkers who prize weight savings above all else (you know who you are), its a reliable option that will shave considerable ounces from your back
Periwinkle gathering, or wrinkling, is pretty unregulated
A spinning reel is usually better for beginners because it is simple to use, has less risk of backlash, and works well with light lures and lines