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Selecting Gear for Your First Rod and Reel

“My kids are showing an interest in fishing. What kind of fishing rod should I get for them?”

“I’m buying my first fishing rod and reel. What should I get?”

I frequently get questions like these. When it comes to fishing tackle, the more money you spend, the better quality equipment you’ll get. That being said, you don’t have to spend a bunch of money on your kid’s first fishing outfit.

Let’s consider an inexpensive rod-and-reel combination. There are some good ones out there for the beginning fisherman for well

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