I've only gone fishing three times but ever since the first time i just loved it! Last time i went was last year of a pier but since then ive moved and now unable to go to the beach and have to go to lakes that have fish planted in them ( :[ )

Closes one apperently is filled with Rainbow Trout and Catfish. Can any experienced fisherman give me the basics on what each tool, each bait, each lure, each reel, each rod, each line, and hook is for?

Im not sure what i need other then my rod, some hooks, a bucket, and bait.

so if you yourself are very knowledgable or know a place that is please tell me!
In Southern California*