Good Fishing Rod for 7 yr old

[m.mcrae]

Hey Guys,
Looking for a small good fishing rod for my 7 year old. Looking for something that will last (not like the $20 kids rods at crappy tire). Not sure if they even exist, but would like one that broke down into more than 2 parts, so she can put it in her backpack and not stick out too far. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks,
Mike

[dwdw]

I got my son an Ugly Stik from BassPro with a spincast reel. I think it is 5 1/2 feet long. It is a 2 piece. This was the second one I got him as the first was garbage and the reel would always slip. It was another brand with a tiny underspin reel. This one has been very reliable and caught a few big fish. He seems to handle it well. (He is 7, but I got it when he was 6). I am very pleased with it

Only problem for you is it is a 2 piece.

[Gust]

I just PM'd you

[Dust1n]

those eclipse rods are pretty good for $20.00 comes with a decent reel, split grip rod, and its orange in case they misplace it. Its also 2 peices and can be purchased at your local Walmart.

Ugly sticks are a good choice when your kids are a bit stronger, there more bulky/heavey.

[Pike'n'walleye]

Can't go wrong with an ugly stick rod. You can bend the crap out of them. they are indestructable...I mean a kid can step or sit on it and it will be just fine.

Also get a cheap yet good quality reel like a shimano Syncopate or a Sienna. It shouldnt fall apart.

[tacklerunner]

Originally Posted by pike'n'walleye

can't go wrong with an ugly stick rod. You can bend the crap out of them. They are indestructable...i mean a kid can step or sit on it and it will be just fine.

Also get a cheap yet good quality reel like a shimano syncopate or a sienna. It shouldnt fall apart.

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[michelle]

I don't know, the kid with the Scooby Doo rod out on the dock always seems to catch the biggest fish!
Have Fun!

[Rick.]

Just my 2 cents worth. Ugly stick are tough and I've even seen pink one's of late. You said something that will last. It's been my experience that kids just aren't concerned about rod care the way we older folk are. I would go cheap cause it will get broken in all likelihood. That's not a slam against kids, they just aren't as cautious. For a reel I would strongly suggest a closed face reel of some kind. Took me a long time to figure that out but young kids don't stop reeling just because there are 12 line wraps on the wrong end of the reel and seven more wraps around the handle. Since I started outfitting the younger ones with closed face reels they've spent much more time with their hook in the water and frankly, so have I. Good luck and I hope you get her hooked. Rick.

[dragon]

Originally Posted by Pike'n'walleye

Can't go wrong with an ugly stick rod. You can bend the crap out of them. they are indestructable...I mean a kid can step or sit on it and it will be just fine.

Also get a cheap yet good quality reel like a shimano Syncopate or a Sienna. It shouldnt fall apart.

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My wife has a 7'0 pink one
I have a 7'0 black one
and my 4 year old has a 6'0 one.

Remember kids don't give a crap about sensitivty or kick. Just make sure if they hook a tree branch or a big log that they are able to work the snag loose.


As for a reel. I use to think that closed face reels were the only option for kids until they were older... My 4 yr old proved me wrong and is casting just fine with an open face spinning reel.

[The Fisherman Guy]

UGLY STICK ALL THE WAY!

Indestructible, and will definitely last the test of time, and childhood!

[RedHeadedFisherman]

Originally Posted by m.mcrae

Hey Guys,
Looking for a small good fishing rod for my 7 year old. Looking for something that will last (not like the $20 kids rods at crappy tire). Not sure if they even exist, but would like one that broke down into more than 2 parts, so she can put it in her backpack and not stick out too far. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks,
Mike

check this out

http://www.thefishinhole.com/index.c...015&d=01&c=015


RHF