5wt fly reel Aurelius Fishing Rod & Line Bundle and 7–9 wt Best 5 Weight Fly Reel

Sometimes a fast, erratic retrieve can trigger aggressive strikes, while other times, a slower, more deliberate retrieve will be more effective

Hildreth adds a quarter-ounce egg sinker to the leader to fish the pogy midwater

Step#6 Guide wraps: Keep wrapping the rod blank until you have covered the area under the guide foot

Best for Beginners: Shakespeare Disney Childrens Reel and Fishing Rod Combo Pros Relatively easy to cast for a pole its size Closed face for easy line maintenance Surprisingly sturdy Fun themes Cons Limitation on cast distance Short Key Features 2-feet 6-inches Comes with line Closed reel This is a relatively easy fishing pole for kids to cast and use to reel in a fish, but the obvious benefit is that it comes in a variety of movie themes