Rod and reel selection

[HoggsBack]

i agree zebco 33 combo is great for a kid my son is 5 i started him on zebco202 combo whichs works well too.have fun.

[wkerber]

I've got to got the other direction. I'd get him a decent spinning rod/reel combo with a 6' med action rod. I was using a spinning reel at 10. If you take him out and spend the day focusing on him and how to cast the spinning rig, he'll pick it up in no time and you'll be proud of getting him into a decent rig.

[oldmanboat]

zebco 33 combo would be my pick

[WIZARD]

Hey guys, Thanks for the great information. I will go with the zebco 33 and a 5'-6" rod. It is probably going to have wait a couple of weeks though, sittin here in the hospital from a heart attack on Saturday. Depending on what they find Monday, will determine how soon we go. Jeremy was up for a visit this morning. He is excited but also understands. Oh well.

[cra97]

PM me with your address and I will pick it up for you, so you can head out the door when you are able too my friend. Hope you feel better soon.

Rob

[WIZARD]

Thanks to all for the information. Thought I would update you on our progress. Jeremy and I have been out to local ponds 4 times now. On the third outing he progressed from the Zebco to a spinning reel. We were out on Tuesday and he caught mmore than 20 fish in 2 1/2 hours, small bass, bluegill and some keeper crappie. I think I have had more fun that he has. Got a full release from the Doc. yesterday so I will get the boat on the lake this weekend for the first time in 6 or 7 weeks. Jeremy and I will be taking the boater safety online in the nest couple of weeks. My biggest concern is that our fishing success on Nolin or Green will be substantially less that the "hidden" farm pond we have been fishing. I am trying to brace him that not all trips will yield alot of fish. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Paul

[Noker]

You just got to keep tellin him that and eventually after a few times strikin out hell learn and get more persistant at catchin alot of fish then youll really have him addicted! =)

[Jabbo]

I have to agree with the spinning reel. I have an 8 and a 10 year old. I taught my 10 year old to use a spinning real about 2 years ago. (My youngest wasn't interested at the time). My 10 year old taught my 8 year old to use the spinning real in about 5 minutes the other day. I took them both to Cedar Creek last Saturday and they both fished, caught fish and didn't hook anything but fish... Well a life jacket once but that doesn't count because I do that from time to time... Anyway... I happen to have a "Cheapy" spinning rod and reel that I will gladly donate to your 10 year old.
I think spincasting reels are great and good for those a little younger and less coordinated but at 10... Lets get him one to put him ahead of the curve.
If your interested, let me know. I live in Lexington but get around the central KY area quite a bit with my job. If all else fails there is always snail mail.
And as far as lures go.. I would use a #0 or #1 Popeye jig with a Berkley Power Wiggler about 18" below a bobber.. Now is the time to wear the bluegill out!!!

[WIZARD]

Thanks for the offer. I purchased a nice Shakespear rod and reel for him and he loves it. He gets about 3 times the distance than the Zebco. Hope to get him in the boat next week for his first boating adventure. He is anchious to try out his new life jacket. Will keep you all posted..

Paul