2025’s best new fishing tackle, apparel & accessories for kids

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Getting kids into fishing is easier and more fun when their gear works like it should—and that means saying goodbye to toy tackle and oversized hand-me-downs. From scaled-down waders to rods made for small hands, manufacturers are heeding the call with fishing apparel, tackle and accessories purpose-built for children. Here are some great options for kids who are ready to cast, explore and maybe even out-fish the grown-ups.

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YOUTH UPF 50+ HOODED SUN SHIRT WITH MASK (US$23.98)

Key features: Moisture-wicking, quick-dry material; built-in neck and face cover; thumb loops on the cuffs; chafe-resistant flatlock seams.

The promise: “Great for a day of fishing.”

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Learn more: Bassdash, www.bassdash.com