I am by no means an angler. However, I want to try. I have a packable pole and reel I bought. Here’s what I got on the complete recommendation of the sales guy at Cabelas. The pics are what the guy sold me.
So, being the guy who wants to try angling on trips, but has never really done so, what more do I need? I imagine a case, mini tackle box, and what else? End of May is when I plan on trying this out. Thanks!

What are you fishing for? That will effect what you want to bring with. Or what lakes are you going to?

tanner00422: "What are you fishing for? That will effect what you want to bring with. Or what lakes are you going to? "

I guess mainly walleye is what I’m after. Are there trout? Id be good with anything edible really.

Honestly, at this time I’m more worried about getting a complete kit. I have a mini tackle box I’ll dig out later today. I’ll post it when I get it. I’m more concerned with the gear needed to be successful and help be successful.

I too carry a pack rod.. FYI for protection of the rod I strap it to my tent poles for traveling..

DMan5501: "I too carry a pack rod.. FYI for protection of the rod I strap it to my tent poles for traveling.. "

That is probably my biggest concern. How do I carry and protect the rod? I looked up cases but they are all way big or are for fly rods.

I'd pick up 8# monofilament line (Berkeley Trilene for example) to start. It's easier to tie and snip with nail clippers. I don't know if you need that basic level of information, but if you do, check out matching terminal tackle (same size, weight-rated barrel swivels, snaps, lead-free split shot, hooks, 12" titanium wire leaders, etc.) What lures are you looking at? If it's walleye, you'll get a lot of suggestions on this site from folks who are far and away better fishermen and fisher women than I am! But I'd start with a few 9cm floating rapalas in basic black/white, black/gold and orange/chartreuse colors along with a deep diving shad rap or two. Berkeley makes cheaper, equally-effective lures of the same type and equivalent sizes.

Spoons and spinners are very effective but harder for a beginner to manipulate and keep from snagging up. So, you may want to only pack one or two of these. Mepps makes great inline spinners (#5) size. Don't forget a decent filet knife, side-snips, stringer and net. These will come in handy once you catch something and want to hold onto it! Not to mention -- filet and eat it...

I'll let others jump in to fill out a basic recommendation list. If you work with an outfitter, they may be able to set you up fairly quick if you call them in advance and tell them what you want. Just a thought....

I think you're supposed to pack it in the tube it came in. That braid you got should work well. Tie on a duo-lock style snap for easy lure swapping using a palomar knot. Maybe pick up a few smaller (3/8-1/4 oz) spinnerbaits if you want to catch smallmouth. Northland makes some that are only a few bucks each.

Send me your address and I’ll send you a handful of lures to get you started.

My opinion of course a few main baits
Slip bobber, hooks, split shots, jigs
Leach locker and live leaches
White and black mister twisters
Berkley flicker shad for rolling while slowly paddling
#4 Meps spinner for casting towards shore
Rapala purpledesent tail dancer for trolling for lake trout
To answer your question a pack rod will work.
Go to your local hardware store and purchase pvc or sewer pipe and glue.
Then make a custom rod case that fits your rod.

Don't forget to pack a swiss army knife or a braid-cutting scissors if you stick with the braid. Nail clippers won't work.

Braid is tricky for beginners. IT will spin on the spool if tied direct, so you'll need electrical tape as a backing or 20 yards of monofilament then a line/line knot.

I'd get some 8-10 pound monofilament, 1/8 and 1/4 oz jigheads, 3 and 4" curly tail grubs in white, black, chartreuse, and green/olive. Also get a deep diving husky jerk, floating original rapala 3-5", and a kastmaster spoon. A few hooks, splitshot and floats if you are live bait fishing. Maybe a couple inline spinners. That should all fit in a small tackle box and should be all you would need to catch dinner.