01-22-2012, 11:36 PM
Personally, I'd worry less about length and weight. Just buy him a rod that you're comfortable with him taking out in the yard, even when you're not around, to practice with. My son's rod is a 9' 5wt 'Renegade' rod from walmart. I've already repaired it once, but it's great because I can leave it strung up in the garage for him without worrying. Just my 2 cents.
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