what’s a simple fishing setup for my 5 year old

[UphillHabit]

I'm new to fishing and thinking about taking my son out for his first time. We saw some kids' fishing rods at the store and they looked cute, but I'm not sure if they're actually useful. I didn't really fish growing up and want to make this a fun experience for him. Any suggestions on beginner setups or bait that won't break the bank?

 

[Jim Mayo]

Those "cute" little fishing set-ups are perfect for the youngsters. Dad may want to spend a little extra and get a grown up size rig. As for bait, worms are killer for pan fish like bluegill and crappie. Small hooks and a bobber. The key for kids is action, they gotta catch fish or they will just get bored and say "Meh, this ain't no fun, Dad"