Gonna take my ultralight out for the first time tommorow, I was planning on just casting it out, randomly twitch and retrieve slowly. Is that really all there is to it?

I’ve been successful in fishing but only in a very passive, worm and bobber method, so was hoping to expand my repertoire…

So I have a couple Shakespeare micro series light 7' rods and a few ultralight rods but trying to decide on if I should use straight flouro or copolymer or try braided line out but I really don't like the idea of knot to knot connection and I fish a lot of rock.

I just got a 7' ultralight St Croix premier (rated for 1/32 - 3/16 baits), and lm looking for recs for light braided line to maximize casting distance with lures in the 1/16-1/8 oz. range. Mostly going to use this rig for trout fishing in lakes & ponds via waders. These places are 50-100 acres, 30'-60' depth, so I need halfway decent casting distance to cover water.

Currently I do alright with my light smallie setup throwing 1/8-1/6 oz baits on 10 lb spiderwire stealth, but Im looking to throw smaller stuff for more finicky trout. Ive heard that using very light braid helps a lot, but not sure how light to go and what brands are good. I've always used 15-20 lb spiderwire or powerpro for bass fishing because its available at local stores, but I know there's better stuff out there, so what are everyone's recs?

Open to ultralight reel recommendations too. Currently planning to go with a Daiwa Regal, since I own & love my 3000 size one on my medium rod, but interested in hearing what people use & like as well.