Getting your kids into fly fishing can bring a lot of joy and fun to family outings. The enthusiasm and energy youths bring to the sport are refreshing and we love to see young people interested in and interacting with the outdoors. Here are a few things you can put under the tree that are fun and engaging for kids of all ages interested in angling.
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Patagonia Atom Sling 8L - $75.00 Weighing in at just over 10oz, this adjustable lightweight pack provides just the right amount of organization and close-fitting comfort for smaller people. Two interior compartments keep fly boxes and accessories organized and within reach. Exterior compression straps easily hold a jacket. Multiple colors available. |
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Hooked on Fly Fishing From A to Z by Beverly Vidrine - $24.99 A wonderful introduction to the world of fly fishing, this book shows young readers just how easy it can be. Broken down into simple-to-understand pieces, children can quickly connect the dots on how to get started in this amazing sport, literally from A to Z. 11x9 inches, 32 pgs. Hardcover |
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Echo Gecko Fly Rod - $150.00
The Gecko is the ultimate fishing tool for little guys and gals. This rod is a 4/5 weight and comes in a 7'9" length. With a modest, forgiving action and kid-friendly cosmetics, the Gecko is ready for action. Featuring a small lower grip for two-handed casting, the Gecko can be fished with one or two hands. The rubberized grip and fighting butt are easy for little hands to hang on to.
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The Orvis Guide to Family Friendly Fly Fishing - $22.99 Learning the sport of fly fishing can be an intimidating experience. The challenges and frustrations are the same for a father unsure how to connect with his video-game crazed kids, for a beginning angler who doesn't want to learn casting techniques alone, or for a mother who would love to introduce her family to the outdoors. The Orvis Guide to Family Friendly Fly Fishing by Tom Rosenbauer will take the mystery out of sharing the fly-fishing experience. Rosenbauer provides instructional guidance, discusses the nuts and bolts of casting, fly choice, and technique, and details family-friendly destinations, gear, schools, safety, and more. Paperback, 224 pages. 8.9" x 6". USA. |
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Echo Gecko Kid's Trucker Hat - $34.99 This old school style foam trucker with mesh back will let your little one fit in with the big kids and their lucky fishing hats. Has an adjustable snap back, small size, medium profile with slightly curved bill. |
Where A Trout Calls Home by Mike Costello - $21.99
Take a journey below the surface and explore a river from a “fish eye” point of view. This story highlights Riley the rainbow trout as it follows him and his friends throughout the seasons of the year. From insect hatches to the return of spawning salmon and steelhead, reality and imagination merge to form a unique look into the life of a rainbow trout. Artist Wayman Lee provides the finishing touches with illustrations capturing nature’s beauty, as well as the sport of fly fishing. 56 pages, soft cover.
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Dr. Slick XBC Mitten Scissor Clamps - $25.99 Easy for kids to use - no finger loops here! Simply squeeze the clamp all the way through the ratchets to release. To close, squeeze until the ratchets lock. This versatile tool features a serrated scissor mounted behind the jaws for cutting tippet/leader material, trimming flies streamside and pinching barbs. Comes with hook eye cleaning pin in jaw, dual self-opening springs and a full-swivel bungee lanyard. |
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Fishpond Maori Trout Onesie - $34.99 This 100% cotton onesie features one of the most popular designs from Fishpond to date, the Maori trout. Snap in your little one and head to the lake! Youth t-shirts with Maori Trout also available. $29.99 |