Gear for a 12 year old?
Dec 15, 2021 19:11:58 #
My grandson/best fishing buddy Liam turns 12 next week and I want to set him up with some new gear. Picked up a Kastking Zephyr 3000 reel - any suggestions for a $50-$75 rod to pair with it? Thank you! 😁🎣
Dec 15, 2021 19:21:37 #
MrJohn
Loc: Roseville, MN
My opinion for a younger fisher person would be an Ugly Stick. They are close to indestructible. What you fish for & line recommendation for the reel is a big consideration, too.
Dec 15, 2021 19:24:05 #
Betts wrote:
My grandson/best fishing buddy Liam turns 12 next week and I want to set him up with some new gear. Picked up a Kastking Zephyr 3000 reel - any suggestions for a $50-$75 rod to pair with it? Thank you! 😁🎣
Betts, depending on how mature and responsible the 12 year old is should determine what to get. I am sure some folks will be by to better answer that question.
I know my 11 year old wont be ready for a quality rod for a few more years.
Dec 15, 2021 19:25:30 #
Betts wrote:
My grandson/best fishing buddy Liam turns 12 next week and I want to set him up with some new gear. Picked up a Kastking Zephyr 3000 reel - any suggestions for a $50-$75 rod to pair with it? Thank you! 😁🎣
Ugly Stik
Dec 15, 2021 19:27:29 #
Betts wrote:
My grandson/best fishing buddy Liam turns 12 next week and I want to set him up with some new gear. Picked up a Kastking Zephyr 3000 reel - any suggestions for a $50-$75 rod to pair with it? Thank you! 😁🎣
And Merry Christmas to You and Family
Dec 15, 2021 19:36:56 #
I personally like my 3 ultra light ugly sticks .one is a 2 piece so I can transport it in my backpack
Dec 15, 2021 19:44:10 #
MrJohn wrote:
My opinion for a younger fisher person would be an Ugly Stick. They are close to indestructible. What you fish for & line recommendation for the reel is a big consideration, too.
Thanks, John. He's happy to catch pretty much anything, but usually it's bass and bluegill. Ugly Stick is a good idea, thank you!
Dec 15, 2021 19:46:02 #
plumbob wrote:
Betts, depending on how mature and responsible the 12 year old is should determine what to get. I am sure some folks will be by to better answer that question.
I know my 11 year old wont be ready for a quality rod for a few more years.
I know my 11 year old wont be ready for a quality rod for a few more years.
Thanks, Bob. Yeah, I don't think he's ready for a high dollar setup either. I'm sure he'll be happy with whatever he gets.
Dec 15, 2021 19:47:01 #
Jarheadfishnfool wrote:
And Merry Christmas to You and Family
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well, Jarhead - thank you! And thanks for the suggestion.
Dec 15, 2021 19:48:12 #
Billy awesome wrote:
I personally like my 3 ultra light ugly sticks .one is a 2 piece so I can transport it in my backpack
I like the ugly stik, too. Using one myself! Thanks, Billy.
Dec 15, 2021 20:12:15 #
The ugly sticks have it. And I agree. That's what I use for cat fishing to black sea bass off shore and red fish, trout ,black drum and so on
Dec 15, 2021 20:34:22 #
MrJohn
Loc: Roseville, MN
Betts,I bought both my sons a good rod & reel at age 7-8. With the rigs came a stern sentence from Dad “If I ever find it laying on the ground or an unsafe place they’d never see it again. Because…they were told I’d take it back to where I bought it & tell the clerk to give to someone who will take care of it.” Both still have those rigs 33 & 26 years later. My granddaughter age 8 will get the same stern words.
Dec 15, 2021 20:45:54 #
Betts wrote:
My grandson/best fishing buddy Liam turns 12 next week and I want to set him up with some new gear. Picked up a Kastking Zephyr 3000 reel - any suggestions for a $50-$75 rod to pair with it? Thank you! 😁🎣
The verdict is in, but don't limit your choice to the GX2 ($40). They also have the Elite series ($50) and the Carbon series ($80).
Dec 15, 2021 20:55:14 #
I am too late to vote, but Ugly Stick would get my vote, in fact, I use them myself. I do not think either you or the recipient will be disappointed. Few fishermen can appreciate top of the line gear anyway! Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 15, 2021 21:16:25 #
Gordon wrote:
The ugly sticks have it. And I agree. That's what I use for cat fishing to black sea bass off shore and red fish, trout ,black drum and so on
thank you, Gordon
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