Recommendation for Spincast Rod & Reel

PowPow · Nov 29, 2014

Okay, so I want to get my 5 year old his first fishing rod & reel for Christmas. My all-time favorite back in the day was the Zebco 33. I actually still have that one (now 35 years old), and it works great. I need a second spincast rod & reel. Don't want to confuse him by using different type reels just yet.

We'd be doing shore fishing in freshwater, mostly sunfish, bluegill, crappie. Any recommendations for spincast rod & reel? Thanks

wilcam47 · Nov 29, 2014

If he hasnt used a rod/reel before then go with the zebco. As he gets older introduce him to the open caster. He may not like fishing that much or he may love it. Best thing is to get him to catch something.

Derwood · Dec 1, 2014

If you want something small that works pretty well, get the Shakespeare backpacker rod/reel combo kit. It's great for someone his size. They make a spinner version and a a push-button bait caster type that is a little easier for kids to handle. I used one of these for four years on backpacking trips. The reel eventually got gunked up from me using it in salt water too many times without maintaining it, but that's on me.

http://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-T...461308&sr=1-1&keywords=shakespeare+travel+rod

ngman · Dec 1, 2014

I got something like this for my kids when they were first learning to cast, I thought it would make it a lot easier to move to a spinning reel later as releasing the trigger is a little like finger release of the line.

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-TinyLite-Trigger-Spin-Reel/product/91179/

PowPow · Dec 4, 2014

Thanks all for your suggestions! And, I definitely need to get him to hook one on the first time out if at all possible.

Derwood · Dec 4, 2014

If you're going to be in salt or brackish water, try Fish Bites. I recently started using those synthetic blood worms and they're amazing. Croakers, perch and catfish all go crazy for them.

mdglock · Dec 7, 2014

Ardent Fishouflage. $24.99 I think Dick's Sporting Goods is about to stock them but you can call Ardent direct and ship to you. 660 395 9200 Ask for Brenda. They also have a bunch of Crappie baits called Krappie Kings, too.

PowPow · Dec 7, 2014

mdglock said:
Ardent Fishouflage. $24.99 I think Dick's Sporting Goods is about to stock them but you can call Ardent direct and ship to you. 660 395 9200 Ask for Brenda. They also have a bunch of Crappie baits called Krappie Kings, too.

They also have some things his Daddy definitely wants to check out. Thanks

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