Kids beginner outfit

[cprov3]

My son who is now 9 has been tying flies for about 6 months. It started as an excersise for his ADD and now he wants his own fly rod and reel so he can go fishing with Dad. Who am I to say no?

Can anyone suggest a beginner's outfit for him? I would like to keep it below $100 for rod reel line and case

Thanks
Chuck

[William Fitzgerald]

Cabela's "Three Forks" combos are great outfits rod reel line backing and leader for $79. They also have "Redington" combos for $99. I use the Three Forks combos for my children classes. BILL

[Oregonian]

St. Croix's beginner's set up is pretty darn good.
later,
An Oregonian

[peregrines]

Chuck,

I see you're from the Jersey Shore so is this for SW or FW FF?

In addition to Bill's suggestion you may also want to check out LL Bean Quest rod outfits. I haven't used one, but have heard good things, and Bean has an excellent return/replacement policy in the event he plays light saber with it.

They have a bunch for $99 (2 piece) and $119 (4 piece) for FW in 3-6 wights, including an 8' 6" 5 weight (in case a 9' might be a little long for him).

And, they also have some 9 foot 8 and 9 weights going for a bit more, $119 and $139 for 2 and 4 piece.

Includes rod, reel backing, line and tube.

Good luck, and congrats on your new fishing buddy.

peregrines

[ol' blue]

Global Dorber sells outfits. And they are a sponsor.

[Steven]

7 years ago, I bought my son the First Cast Outfit from LL Beans. He was 9 at the time also.

Don't know if they still sell it, but we still use the rod, reel and line.

Nice 7' 5wt.

[William Fitzgerald]

7 years ago, I bought my son the First Cast Outfit from LL Beans. He was 9 at the time also.

Don't know if they still sell it, but we still use the rod, reel and line.

Nice 7' 5wt.

Quest 11 outfits are available at LL BEAN for $99 3 weight thru 7. They also have a Angler Fly Rod Outfit listed for $75 5 and 6 wt only. None are listed as First Cast any more in the catalog . BILL

[Brian Moffitt]

7 years ago, I bought my son the First Cast Outfit from LL Beans. He was 9 at the time also.

Don't know if they still sell it, but we still use the rod, reel and line.

Nice 7' 5wt.

The "First Cast" outfit has been replaced by the Angler Fly Rod Outfit. While not specifically a child's rod they do have a 7' 5wt. which would appropriate for a child. I think the $75 price tag might be a tad high, but that is for each of us to decide.

Right now I'm trying to find a rod/reel combo appropriate for my 3 yo daughter so she'll be less inclined to want to use my rods!

Brian

[logan1193]

Antoher vote for the Quest II from LLBean!

-Logan

[MAC in NEOhio]

I'm with Bill on this. You won't go wrong with the Three Forks Combo from Cabela's.

Mike