There are fishing snobs just like gun snobs.
They sniff their noses at you for using bait or targeting some species of fish they deign as inferior.
Fuggum.
Go after what ever you find enjoyable.
TBH: I had more fun catching very small fish than large ones.
I was/am a catch&release angler. Everything went back.
Catching the little guys was more of a challenge.
Have fun.
Oh....remember you will be in some remote spots, away from assistance, often alone, so carry the appropriate hardware.
Trolls are known to be under bridges.
Bluegill on an ultralight rod is the most fun you can have. I mostly use jigs for these, those little guys put up a big fight, it's great fun!