backpacking trout spinning rod for kids.

[Elkmagnet]

I have never bought a rod specifically for packing in I've always just made due with what I had. That's led to mixed results for me. So I'm going to buy a few people and kids in our family rods for some upcoming hikes.
What has worked for you, also what has worked and would be kid friendly? They are all good with spinning tackle and regular anglers. I imagine a 5'6" to 6'6" med with 4 to 8# line. A 4pc rod?
A telescoping one? Brand and model?
This is what I'm looking at.

KastKing Valiant Eagle Passage Travel Fishing Rods

The New KastKing Valiant Eagle Passage Travel rods are made to go places! Available in spinning, casting, fly, and spin/fly models from 4 to 6 pcs.

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I know you'll are the ones slaying those high mountain planters!

 

[Flatbrimmer]

I’ve always dug the telescoping rods, and for kids you can get a pretty nice “eagle claw” one for around 30-40 bucks- RTF.

Idk bout you but even if it is Ready To Fish I always respool the line with some better, less twisted stuff

 

[Elkmagnet]

I’ve always dug the telescoping rods, and for kids you can get a pretty nice “eagle claw” one for around 30-40 bucks- RTF.

Idk bout you but even if it is Ready To Fish I always respool the line with some better, less twisted stuff

Thanks
They will definitely have some easy cast line properly spooled on. That's more important than reel brand or cost.

 

[Moserkr]

I really like kastking reels, never tried their rods. Im an uglystik rod user.

For backing packing in setups with kids, I have always done the 3 or 4 piece break down rods with reels detached. Only issue with 2 foot sections is having to be careful of brush when hiking in. They tend to stick up a but when strapped to the outside pocket of a pack. I know you can get a tube to put em in but I dont. My friends have brought the collapsible combos and they are heavier, but pack smaller. Both work equally as well.

 

[Ben Lamb]

For kids, I'd move up to a 15-20 pound braided line with a 10-15 pound mono leader. You're gonna want the stretch that mono gives on a kid over 15 pounds anyway. They run wild and nothing is easy.

Medium Heavy rod with a fast action so you can detect delicate nibbles. Use a good bait - like a cupcake or something that they aren't supposed to have. The med-heavy rod will help provide some backbone for the longer runs and for turning the kid when you need too. I wouldn't go under 7 foot though. Especially if you're bank fishing or in a river/creek. That extra length will give you some decent leverage. The St Croix Triumph Steelhead/Salmon rod is only a 2 piece, but I think it would work for you.

 

[Ben Lamb]

For trout,

A good rod for a kid to use is a cheap one. Zebco 33 kit, a cheap piece of pcv to make a tube for it and a couple of end caps.

hooks, sinkers and bobbers. Always get fresh worms. Bologna works for trout bait as well. Biggest cutthroat I ever caught was about 8-9 pounds. Caught it on a hot pink Zebco 33 combo that I walked 4 miles into the Scapegoat wilderness and slung some powerbait worms at.

I think we overthink gear for kids. They want to get out and fish. They tend to care less about how cool their stuff is.

 

[Moserkr]

For the stocked trout we use a slider weight and a small hook with powerbait, green orange or a combo.

For spinners, hard to beat a selection of panther martens. Maybe rooster tails or a fake bug. Real bugs work too if legal and adds extra fun for kids catching bait.