Advice on introducing my niece to fishing

[leakinwader]

bluegill for sure, from May-July they will either be on the nest or eating fry, 4lb test line bobber about the size of a dime, the smallest Popeye they make, a 0 or a 1, fish 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 foot deep,when they are really on fish just the Popeye, when it slows tip it with a wax worm, kids want catching, and once there hooked they will learn to fish. JMO

Gary

I agree 111%. Has my 8 and 4 year olds hooked.
Also, dont go in for the kids type gear, just a regular (my experience) spinning reel and rod. My girls had more trouble with the kids type "crap" that are sold at Wally World. With a twelve year old, small adult, you wont have that problem.
Just be prepared for the "why can't I go" times. My girls aren't real happy right now that I wont buy them cold weather gear for fishing (kids grow too fast, and they want double to triple price).
Best of luck.