Ozark Trail Wayfarer Fiberglass Spinning Fishing Rod & Reel Combo for Adults, , 5 ft 6 in, Blue, 2 Pieces

You can't beat this for a kid or teen pole or light fishing around the pond bank. I have a pond out back I've stocked with all sorts of fish, but the bigger are catfish ranging from 1/2lb to 6-7lbs. While it's not easy to reel them in with this it makes it fun and interesting. You get the entire fighting experience using it. I've caught prolly a dozen so far and it's held up just fine. I kept same line on it. Just make sure you use a polymer or some other good knot for your hook and you're in business. The drag function is almost non existent, but for 12 bucks, I think that's what I paid for it you can beat it.

We had purchased a different rod from another retailer and the reel broke the first time out. This one was recommended to me and was lots cheaper than what I had previously bought. My son loves it (hopefully he catches something big soon).