what’s a good fishing setup for my kid’s first trip

UphillHabit · Jul 1, 2025

I’m pretty new to fishing and it hit me that I should take my 5-year-old out for a little adventure. I spotted some kid-sized rods at a store, but I’m not sure if that’s the way to go. What’s the best approach for a beginner like us? I’d love to hear what kind of gear you all would recommend for just a fun day by the water.

PalmettoShot5 · Sep 9, 2025

Push-button reel like the Shakespeare Catch More Fish 3-foot rod. Earthworms on a #6 hook under a bobber and catch panfish quick to keep the 5-year-old hooked.

Fight_Flight · Sep 23, 2025

PalmettoShot5 said:
Push-button reel like the Shakespeare Catch More Fish 3-foot rod. Earthworms on a #6 hook under a bobber and catch panfish quick to keep the 5-year-old hooked.

That's a great setup, push-button reel, worms, and a bobber will keep your kid reeling fish instead of tangles.

Playboi · Thursday at 6:55 PM

Fight_Flight said:
That's a great setup, push-button reel, worms, and a bobber will keep your kid reeling fish instead of tangles.

Yeah that’s the ticket right there, nothing beats seeing a kid light up when that bobber drops. Push-button reels and worms are classic kid magnets that gets them catching more than fussing with knots

what’s a good fishing setup for my kid’s first trip

UphillHabit

New member

PalmettoShot5

Member

Fight_Flight

Member

Playboi

Member

Similar threads

Latest posts