My eldest is graduating this weekend, from "kid" to teenager and it's time to get him his own rig to help celebrate. I've not bought a rig for some time and could sure use some help/advice. Here's what I know:
He's a regular sized kid and growing
He's new to casting, but somehow picked it up on his second attempt (using a spinning reel).
Most of his fishing will be light gear in (local) salt water (Indian Arm is the home waters).
He'll be salmon hunting for as long as his attention span will let him, but no doubt there wil be bottom fish to fill the gaps and inevitable boredom (No, he won't be catching bottom fish in the arm!).
I have fresh water gear for him to use and if he heads off down that path, I'll deal with it when it happens.
Our boat is small (14') and crowded (usually 4 people)
His bedroom ceiling is 8' tall
new/used...as long as it's decent and in good shape
His parents are on a very limited budget
He tends to wonder "why" things broke after they're broken, rather than try not to break them in the first place.
I'd like a rod/reel/box/starter gear
Any ideas or recomendations?
Nikko
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