I got into fishing thanks to my toddler who wanted to go fishing. Being a beginner I was looking for something hassle free, durable, and had a few extras to go along. You'll probably need to buy a few smaller hooks and weights to help cast further, but overall we love the fishing rod - The quality of the rod is great, the reel doesnt tangle, and it fits in our backpack :) I'm planning to buy a couple for my niece and nephew to get them into fishing as well.