Since you mentioned buying a trout stamp, I assume you mean that you want to trout fish at some of the put-n-take lakes in KS. Go ahead and buy the stamp! Trout fishing is easy and fun, and the equipment is minimal. The trout are tasty to eat smoked or I also like to wrap them in foil and grill them with butter and lemon pepper.

The fastest way to catch them in KS is to use an ultralight spinning combo with 4# mono or lighter. Tie on a #6 or #8 trout hook and pinch a small split shot 4" to 6" above that. Use the smallest weight possible. If you can cast it 25'-30', then you have more than enough. For bait you can use the berkley trout bait rolled into a ball just big enough to float the hook up off the bottom (maybe 5/8" diameter), or some guys use a kernel of canned corn or a salmon egg. Just cast it out, reel up the excess slack, and wait... similar to catfishing. If you are in the right spot on the right day, you can hardly keep your bait in the water and will get your 5 fish limit in 20-30 mins. Small needle-nose pliers are a must because the hooks are tiny and the trout tend to swallow the bait.

You can also fly-fish for them when they are really active, or throw a little inline spinner on your ultralight rig.

PM me if you want any more info on the way I fish for them or prepare them. You see guys out there fishing with all kinds of rigs, but the way I described is the most effective way I have found. Been fishing for them ever since my dad used to take me over to Lake Shawnee to doodlesock them when I was just a runt. The lighter you go on the line and action of the pole, the more fun it is to catch them. Sometimes they really jump and put on a good show!

Good luck to you!