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Once you decide to take your child fishing, the most important thing you can do is make sure they are personally involved. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to help them put together their own set of fishing gear. Allowing them some say in the selection of ingredients will ensure they are happy and consequently more excited to go fishing.
The starting point for everyone is rod and reel selection. It is better for beginners to buy a rod and reel combo to make sure they are matched properly. The best choice for kids is usually a light spincast reel on a relatively short (5 ft) lightweight rod. It is best to use basic monofilament line until they gain more experience. Stay away from rod and reel sets under $20. These are often just toys and not suitable for real fishing.
Once you’ve taken care of your rod and reel it’s time to look at the rest of the tackle. You should start by attaching a snap swivel to the end of the line. Snap swivels will help prevent line twisting and make changing lures easier. Even if young children don’t have enough tackle to fill a tackle box, it’s still best to get them one. Write their name on it and let them have complete control over its organization. This process will go a long way towards getting them to buy.
The choice of additional lures and tackle depends a lot on where you are fishing and what kind of fish you are targeting. However there is one basic choice that should be in any tackle box. It is often best to target smaller panfish such as sunfish and yellow perch when starting out. These fish are quite easy to catch and land which will help the kids gain some confidence. The best way to catch this type of fish is to use a single hook (#6 – #10) and some type of live bait such as worms or minnows.
I would recommend letting them choose some other lures. Usually they will choose items that are not really suitable for the type of fishing you are planning to do, but it is worth allowing them to have some of their own selections. You can round out their tackle box with other basics like small and medium Daredevils and a few spinners, spoons and jigs. A beginner really doesn’t need much else in the way of fishing gear.
The only thing left for you to do is to find the right fishing spot. It is best to find a fishing resort with small children that caters to families and weekend stays. This allows youngsters to start fishing but also enjoy swimming and playing which will help them develop a positive impression of fishing.
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