Good starter pole for kids. Amazon has the Zebco 101 5-Foot Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo on sale for $9.22 with free shipping on $35+ or with Prime. Designed to hold a 4-8 pound line weight and 1/16-3/4 oz lure weights. Also on sale:

• Zebco Slingshot Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo (5.5-feet) for $9.98