I had my daughter fly-fishing since she was eight years old.
My recommendation would be to gear her up with any rod that you would personally use for yourself. A decent rod, reel, line combo will be better to learn on with less frustration bettering the chances the sport will be enjoyed. And should your 12yr old not enjoy it, then you have a spare system for yourself.
I set up my daughter with an 8' 6" 5 wt system. She learned and grew into the rod and 14 years later has become quite proficient with her casting.
if he's big for his age get him a 7'6" or 8 foot regular rod. If he's smaller, or has smaller hands, he might learn better with a kid's rod such as an Echo gecko or Ross Journey.
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if he's big for his age get him a 7'6" or 8 foot regular rod. If he's smaller, or has smaller hands, he might learn better with a kid's rod such as an Echo gecko or Ross Journey.
I agree with him, if it doesnt fit him and its too big he may and trouble, casting gripping the rod or maybe hurt himself, and his not gonna enjoy the sport.
I have a 7 foot 3 weight Greys GRXi+ that I put in my 11 year old's hands last year. It seemed to work pretty well for him. AND it works for me on those small mountain streams as well!
My recommendation would be to gear her up with any rod that you would personally use for yourself. A decent rod, reel, line combo will be better to learn on with less frustration bettering the chances the sport will be enjoyed. And should your 12yr old not enjoy it, then you have a spare system for yourself.
When I was 12 my dad bought me a 9' 5 wt TFO rod with a BFR rimfly 55 reel. It took a bit to grow into, but its still the only rod I use! I haven't had to upgrade a thing, just take good care of it.
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