This is for the parent that never had a friend, parent or anybody take them fishing.  Inspired by a friend who has a son that started asking about fishing.  My friend told me he didn't even know where to start.  So this isn't for the guys that have legacies of family fishing.  This is for the one that just wants a starting point.  I learned pond fishing and some river fishing - but not the combat synchronized stuff seen in Washington State. 

 The Kit  

Each picture links to the Amazon store item.

The Zebco 33 rod and reel combination is a really good place to start.  Used them for years in the farm ponds of Oklahoma.  Pick a superstore.  This link is just an example. Rod and Reel Combo

Some standard fish hooks not really for Salmon - which requires barbless.  These are again for starter pond fishing. Don't try to use these in a river that requires  barbless.Hooks

Some easy snap on floats for bobber fishing.  Yes there are better ones but we aren't really talking bobber stops and drift boat fishing.Bobbers

There are many types of fishing line.  The basics for starts are best.  Spider wire and fly rigs are way above the starter kit.Fishing Line

Clip on sinkers for casting distance and getting the bait to a level.Sinkers

Egg sinkers work good for bottom fishing and the like.Egg Sinkers

Swivels for connecting line.Swivels

Snap on swivels for connecting hooks and sinkers.Snap Swivels

And a carrying case, tackle box to carry all the equipment.  Tackle Box