Although this may seem like a tempting thing to do to save money, fishing rods aren’t one size fits all. Fishing poles designed for kids are smaller and lighter than the ones used by an adult. However, if the child has an older sibling who is ready for a bigger pole, and the one they had is still in mint condition, odds are that this one could be passed on provided the child is comfortable using it. Comfort is key when using a fishing pole because when a child is comfortable with it, they will be able to learn to use it properly.