One of the best outdoor activities children can partake in is fishing. It teaches them about patience, nature, and beginner survival skills. However, new experiences can always be challenging and even intimidating for a kid. With a few nurturing words and some cool equipment, any fears can easily be relieved. After all, what kid wouldn't want to reel in his/her first catch with their very own fishing pole?
Keep Fishin'
If you have ever fished in the past, then you know how complicated the equipment can get. When buying equipment for a child, always choose simple gear. Not only will this save you time, it will also prevent tantrums or guilt trips about not knowing how to work a rod. You also don't want to spend a ton of money on anything that will not be used more than once or if you know a child has an affinity for breaking items. If this is the case, a fishing kit will do the job. These inexpensive kits may only include a rod and reel or the pole, line, and a tackle box.
* '''Rods:''' With the right rod and reel, there shouldn't be much for a young fisherman to do other than to point, cast, and reel in a catch. The Rocket Fishing Rod II casts lines up to 30 feet and even has a safety bobber than releases bait once it hits the water. For older children, the Youth Fishing Rod and Reel Combo is a scaled down version of an adult fishing rod, and even includes a doublepound fishing line.
* '''Reels:''' This fishing equipment houses the fishing line, but can sometimes be a drab. The Spider Spincast has a line capacity of 80 yards and features a silver tarantula on the reel's top.
* '''Tackle Boxes:''' Besides having a cool rod, kids' tackle boxes are just as important. This is what they will be carrying and storing their hooks, lures, and bait. Now, tackle boxes for kids don't have to be, well, tacky. Girls can show off their Shakespeare Princess or Barbie Tackle Boxes which feature these iconic characters on the exterior. Plano's Take Me Fishing tackle box is equipped with everything your little guys needs to start fishing.
