Re: fishing, I'm not sure if there are pippies on the beach, if there are than go with this, the are free, fresh and whiting and dart will feed on them. If not grab a pack or two of sand worms.........I reckon this will the be best chance of your young fella catching something. I found my kids didn't care what the type or size true fish were, as long as they are catching something it keep them interested.