looking for simple ideas for taking my kid fishing

[UphillHabit]

I'm pretty new to fishing myself, but I've been thinking about taking my 5-year-old out for a fun day on the water. I saw some kid-friendly rods at a local store and wondered if that's a good way to kick things off. What kind of setup do you all recommend for beginners? I'm looking for something that's easy and practical, nothing too fancy. Just want to make it a fun experience for my little one.

 

[2A Idaho]

I personally wouldn't buy a "kids" rod and reel, but a small adult rod. Maybe a spin cast reel, the kind with the push button. You should be able to find a set up like that for around $40 or so. Then when the kid gets better at fishing you can replace that reel with a nice spinning reel. Have fun!