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Oculus Spirit [44020]
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GITT: Angler Danglers
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May 28, 2025, 10:23 PM
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What's the best rod/reel setup for a 5yo? Zebco Dock Demon seems to be a popular rec, but wanted to check with the experts.
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TigerNet Grandmaster [209800]
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That is the one. Also ultralights are fun and inexpensive to put together.
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May 28, 2025, 10:26 PM
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lilAPMs Spongebob rig landed many a feesh in Minnesota.***
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May 29, 2025, 6:31 AM
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Tiger Titan [48745]
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For a 5 yr old
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May 29, 2025, 7:41 AM
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Literally anything. Most important thing is he’s outdoors having fun and experiencing nature.
Walmart under $30 probably. Closed face reel.
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TigerNet Legend [147813]
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TRDJ is absolutely correct.
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May 29, 2025, 8:05 AM
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Anything other than the cheapest closed-face reel is WAY overthinking it for a 5 year old. If you have an Ollie's near you, they keep a nice display of $10 rod/reel combos on the floor all summer long.
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Oculus Spirit [44020]
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Yeah...it's mainly what closed reel is less prone to tangling.
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May 29, 2025, 9:02 AM
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I went with a Zebco 202 because it said it had a patented tangle-prevention system. And as the purveyor of many patents, this spoke to me.
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Re: Yeah...it's mainly what closed reel is less prone to tangling.
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May 29, 2025, 9:28 AM
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He's gonna need some Devil's Horse, Broke-Back Rapalas, Hula Poppers. Anything with big ole treble hooks to keep you on your toes.
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I'd recomend a Van Staal VS50 bail less spinning reel
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May 29, 2025, 9:19 AM
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and a St. Croix Legend Elite medium power / fast action 6'6" rod, using 15# Power Pro braid and about an 8' leader of Aftco Saiko flourocarbon leader.
I'm partial to the crazy Alberto knot to join the two, but that's really users preference. A Carolina rig with 1/8 oz weight and some 2/0 or 3/0 Mustad circle hooks for live bait using finger mullet, and an outgoing flood tide.
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All-Time Great [90950]
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Or, you can do what locals in Tampico use
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May 29, 2025, 9:24 AM
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Some old fishing line tied to an empty Mt Dew bottle with a piece of bologna on a hook.
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Tiger Titan [48745]
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AHEM. I'm right HERE you know.***
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May 29, 2025, 9:49 AM
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Oculus Spirit [44020]
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That's why he said it in English.***
May 29, 2025, 10:23 AM
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Zebco so it don't tangle. We bought cheapest Walmart ones and they were crap
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May 29, 2025, 9:21 AM
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Zebco is the way to go
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Valley Legend [12295]
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Cane pole for the WIN!***
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May 29, 2025, 9:41 AM
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Oculus Spirit [43178]
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I have a beach trip with 4 nephews ages 4 to 7 coming up
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May 29, 2025, 9:45 AM
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I've got a couple of cheap zebcos along with several poles for me and other adults. I've got some crab lines for them too. I'm guessing attention span will be like 5 minutes after they all fight for the same pole or crab line to start.
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Dock demon is a beast.
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May 29, 2025, 10:08 AM
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My son got one when he was Jason borned.
11 years later and still works perfectly. Caught hundreds of fish on it including a 10 lb carp.
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Mine has a Penn Battle III 2500 spinning rod/reel combo
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May 29, 2025, 11:36 AM
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Mostly because I found it on sale at West Marine after what I assume was a catfish took the Snoopy rod/reel. He's gotten good at casting the spinning reel, does better with it than he did the closed face. Letting go of the line is easier than timing when to press the button for him, I guess. He is also 5.
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Thats a great combo.
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May 29, 2025, 12:49 PM
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Basically you buy the reel and get the rod for free.
Somehow, somebody in Florida busted 1 of my Battle III 5000 rods. Bent/broke two guides. I didn't even ask anyone about it. I guess it gives me a reason to buy a Penn Carnage or a St Croix rod.
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Zebco 33 or GTFO***
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May 29, 2025, 12:19 PM
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All-Time Great [90950]
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He wasn't asking what reel you use***
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May 29, 2025, 12:36 PM
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Yup. Just get him a little push button
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May 29, 2025, 12:29 PM
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They suck to re-spool or repair but for $20 who cares.
Also I’ll take you and your boy fishing. Catch some big uns. You just have to be at the lake house at 6am and I’ll do the rest. I’m serious
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Oculus Spirit [44020]
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I may take you up on this come soon.
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May 29, 2025, 12:38 PM
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I'll even bring my spare coins.
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Just pay him in pennies
May 29, 2025, 12:41 PM
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Pretend you are FBCoachSC® signing up for a charter guide.
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Heisman Winner [84097]
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Just let me know.
May 29, 2025, 12:49 PM
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We can schedule a weekend when it’s just the wife and I there. Worst case scenario is you get a boat ride. I can’t guarantee fish but I’ll charter you for free.
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