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Fishing gear

Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Line Easy-casting mono. Respool the kids' reels each spring. $6.99

Yamamoto 5 Inch Senko The one soft bait that catches bass when nothing else does. Wacky rig it. $7.99

Zebco 202 and 404 Spincast Combos, 2-Pack Two rods, two reels, spooled and ready. The starter setup for a family. $35.99

Zebco Dock Demon Rod and Reel Combo Thirty inch rod for a small scout on a dock. Nearly indestructible. $12.38

Zebco Youth Floating Spincast Combo It floats. That matters the first time a rod goes in the pond. $21.99

Shakespeare Youth Rod and Reel Combo Shakespeare's kid combo. Push-button reel, short rod. $15.99

CODEK Kids Fishing Poles, 2 Sets Two complete telescoping setups. Siblings. $39.70

FONMANG Tackle Box with Lures A starter tackle box that comes full. Frogs, minnows, and hooks. $10.79

PLUSINNO Fishing Lures Tackle Box, 137 Pieces The best-selling tackle kit. More than a scout will lose in a season, barely. $13.73

HOOK-EZE Knot Tying Tool Ties the hook on and covers the point. Fewer hooks in fingers on the dock. $14.99

Shakespeare Hide-A-Hook Bobbers, 3-Pack Weighted bobbers that hide the hook until the cast. Kid friendly. $7.88

ReferenceReady Fishing Knots Pocket Guide Waterproof knot cards for the tackle box. Improved clinch, palomar, and the rest. $8.49

Plano Small Double-Sided Tackle Box Pocket tackle box with two sides. A scout's own box. $6.29

Casting Practice Plugs, 6 Pieces Rubber plugs for casting practice in the yard. Learn before the hooks go on. $7.59

Catch Co Mystery Tackle Box Bass Kit A curated bass kit. A good gift for a scout who is hooked. $24.99

Kids Fishing Pole Kit with Tackle Telescoping rod with a tackle box. Everything for a first derby in one bag. $41.99

PLUSINNO All-in-One Tackle Box Twelve thousand reviews. Hooks, weights, bobbers, and lures for pond fishing. $8.49

Plano Two-Tray Tackle Box The classic Plano tray box. Room to grow. $19.99

Telescoping Fishing Landing Net A net with a telescoping handle. Lands the fish without a swim. $13.49

Kids Telescoping Nets, 2-Pack Dip nets for the creek. Minnows, crawdads, and whatever else is under the rock. $5.79

Before you go

Fishing licenses

A scout under 16 fishes free in both states. The adult taking them does need one.

Iowa

Iowa fishing license

Anyone 16 and over. Under 16 fishes free.

A scout under 16 does not need a license and can keep their own limit. Trout are the exception: without a trout fee they have to share a licensed adult's limit. The adult taking them still needs a license.

Buy a license Rules and fees

Nebraska

Nebraska fishing permit