Where to Find Fishing Gear for Kids

Fishing gives parents an opportunity to spend quality time with their kids. This guide will assist you in locating the items you need for a fishing excursion.

Tackle Box -- Cabela's carries the Total Fishing Solution (TFS) Tackle Box Kit. This box is preloaded with an excellent selection of fishing supplies. Some of the essentials included in the kit are -- bait holder hooks, bobbers, sinkers, jig heads, curl tail grubs, curl tail worms, a stringer and a hook disgorger. It is item number -- IK-124269. There are two TFS Tackle Box Kits available. One kit has 62 pieces and sells for $19.99. The other kit has 136 pieces and sells for $24.99.

Rod and Reel -- Check out the 6' Storm 2-piece Spincast Reel Combo Stick with Eva Grip-B from Target. This fishing rod is equipped with 8 pound line. It is catalog number 539905 and it sells for $19.99. Angler Outlet offers another great fishing rod. It is the Zebco 202 Spincast Combo. The SKU is VL-6640250 and it sells for $10.97. This durable rod is equipped with 10 pound line.

Worms and/or Night Crawlers -- Most bait shops have a supply of worms and night crawlers on hand. If you live in the country -- save a couple bucks by digging the worms. The first places to look for worms are in the flower beds, compost pile and garden.

Landing Net -- The Fish Freak carries the Promar LN-301 Swing Landing Net. It sells for $12.99. This net can be folded to 23" when not in use. It is constructed of lightweight aluminum and has a soft grip handle.

Ice Cooler -- Plan on packing a picnic lunch and some drinks. Wal-Mart carries the Igloo 60 quart Ice Cube Roller Cooler. It is item number 000929995 and model number 45455. It sells for $29.88. The adjustable handle and wheels make it easy to maneuver this cooler. It is supposed to retain ice for up to three days. Target offers a cool shaped one labeled The Big Bobber Floating Cooler. The cooler is red and white -- it looks just like a fishing bobber. This cute 8 quart cooler holds 6 bottles or 12 cans. It is catalog number 11105784 and sells for $29.99.

Just a reminder -- most online purchases have shipping charges added to them.

To save money browse the sales fliers in the newspaper for fishing supplies. Or, if you are willing to use second-hand fishing gear check out local estate auctions and thrift stores. One can often find a large selection of fishing equipment on eBay, too.

Good luck fishing!