Rod and reel for non-serious and growing kids

[MLank]

I booked a beach house in July for a family reunion. I actually don't even have a rod and reel set up anymore. This leads me to the question:

Is there a good, budget rod and reel combo that would fit my needs to fish in the surf 3 or 4 times and then have on hand for deer lease and park ponds ( teaching the kids as they get older)?

I assume a spinning reel will be my best bet once kids are throwing them?

[Dale Moser]

For surf duty and kids, it would be tough to beat a spinning rig. Something in a 6'-7' medium action filled with ~15lb braid.

[Stuck]

Without spending money on a reel the surf is going to eat it up in 1 trip. You can pick up a functional budget combo that will serve its purpose for your trip from Academy, but I wouldn’t count on the reel be used again.

[Ruark]

Hard to beat a trusty Zebco outfit. I still have a 202 and 404 I started out with 60 years ago.

[Kenner97]

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/penn%C2%AE-battle-ii-7-ml-saltwater-spinning-rod-and-3000-reel-combo#repChildCatid=1349069

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/shimano-sedona-freshwater-rod-and-reel-spinning-combo#repChildCatid=5060555

Don't know your budget but here are a few.

[mrc]

My kids use a 303 combo every year, every time you get done spray it down with some reel magic and it is good to go.

[SmTx]

Don't need anything too large. I'd go spinning like you thought.

Just get small circle hooks and bait with shrimp. Kids will be catching whiting and sand trout all day

[cbd10pt]

Shimano Sahara.
Or $15 reel off Amazon

[MLank]

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/pen...dCatid=1349069

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/shimano-sedona-freshwater-rod-and-reel-spinning-combo#repChildCatid=5060555

Don't know your budget but here are a few.

Thanks. May get me something like this. Then a few cheap zebcos.

[Kevin]

I caught many a fish on a Zebco.

[flywise]

I caught many a fish on a Zebco.

I'm 49 and still use a 33 more often than not.
Love those little things

[Mertzon Man]

I caught many a fish on a Zebco.

Cought my share growing up with a Zebco 44.

[HoustonHunter94]

I'm 49 and still use a 33 more often than not.

Love those little things

I found my old 33 in my Dads garage after he passed away in 2017. Cleaned it up and used it some last year. I got that when I was probably 7 or 8 years old. 43 now. Caught several fish with too. Kinda like going back in time.


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[MLank]

Up for more good input. I've watched a few entertaining videos of guys (more like teenage youtubers) putting together some decent inexpensive rod and reel combos.

I liked the mention above on catching whiting. I'm almost an internet expert on rigs to catch 'em. Looks fun and perfect.

[gatorgrizz27]

If you’re willing to spend $150, the Daiwa BG 2500 on a 7’ M Calico Jack rod is really hard to beat IMO. There’s not really anything I would consider better for less than twice the money, and it’s cheap enough that it won’t ruin my day if a rod gets broken or dropped overboard.

If that’s above your budget, the Penn Battle II combos are reasonable and will catch fish, but they are heavier, weaker, and less sensitive.