Beginner Rod

[NCVirginian]

Since this is for a child? I would suggest the TFO Bug Launcher, which is made for smaller hands and comes in a 7 foot length
http://www.tforods.com/fly-fishing/r...l#.VGoR1RTwuow

Larry ---sagefisher---

Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look at this one.

Just remind your "beginner" to be patient. If they've never cast a fly rod before, learning on a short 6' - 7' will have it's challenges.

I'm kind of going the, "lesser of two evils", approach in that that I'm afraid the longer rod will result in more hang ups on the water.

More hang ups = more frustration for all involved.