Need advice on what to buy a 6 yr who loves to fish

[Ski213]

Just as the title says. Need advice.

 

I don’t have any kids of my own but wanting to help with Christmas for a 6 yr old who loves fishing. Maybe a little spinning setup, maybe closed face reel?  Hooks and bobbers?  Im kind of lost when it comes to that age group. Any suggestions are much appreciated. 

[Scott F]

I’m sure there are dads out there who have more experience, I’ve found that a small tackle box and a few colorful crank baits (without hooks) for the time being, will thrill the kid. Just like us adults, he’ll have a ball playing with the box and baits until he actually gets to use them. Crank baits will fire his imagination more than hooks and bobbers.

[Ski213]

17 minutes ago, Scott F said:

I’m sure there are dads out there who have more experience, I’ve found that a small tackle box and a few colorful crank baits (without hooks) for the time being, will thrill the kid. Just like us adults, he’ll have a ball playing with the box and baits until he actually gets to use them. Crank baits will fire his imagination more than hooks and bobbers.

That’s a great idea with the hookless crankbaits. I really appreciate it. 

[Bluebasser86]

Agree with the small tackle box. I got my son one this year and filled it with assorted plastics, bobbers, and a few little baits and he loves taking the trays out and looking at all his lures. The whole thing ran me less than $10 but he's proud of it.

[Ski213]

Thanks guys! Great ideas. I’m gonna set him up with a little tackle box and a new rod and reel as he apparently he broke the one he had last year. 

 

Ive never actually met the kid so it makes it tough to gauge what he’s after. I don’t think his guardian is a fisherman so I don’t think he knows either. Just knows little guy loves to fish. 

[Oregon Native]

Good for you...I have done this a number of times and it brings joy for sure.  Usually it's a a ramp I frequent and ....well....you'll see.  

Well done

Even the young ones like to look at all the tackle...whether they use it or not....