Fishing Magazine for Kids ???

[Fishingfool_2]

I thought I would get my 12yo grandson a subscription to a fishing mag for Christmas.  I've been doing google searches 'til my eyes are crossed and I can't find a fishing magazine geared toward kids or beginners.  We have already gotten Highlights subscriptions for a couple the younger ones and Ranger Rick for the 7yo.  We were thinking they might get a kick out of getting something in the mail every month.  I just can't seem to find anything for the oldest.

Any of you have any ideas?  I thought of In-Fisherman or F&S but I don't think he would read the articles that are geared toward adults.  If anyone wants to start a youth fishing magazine, I'll happily sign up as you first subscriber...

[keepah seekah]

i remember when i was around that age, i used to read myself to sleep with my old mans issues of field and stream. but i guess it kinda depends on how diehard the young man is on the outdoors

[rich81]

i know of a tv show(bass pro shops next generation) but no magazine.  some of the regular mags have ads in them not for youngsters

[dadstacklebox]

 I found Ice shanty and my fish finder to be perfect. 

[Flash_King]

Check New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife site, the have a terrific magazine for kids,or Mass Wildlife-12 issues a year

[Countyiceman]

My two favorites growing up were the Maine Fish and Wildlife magazine (I've got them back to the 60's) and Outdoor Life.  I kno wthey aren't childrens magazines but i was reading them when I was 12.

The Northwoods Sporting Journal is an awesome publication as well.

I hope you are able to find something to your liking.

[sst4life]

I found Ice shanty and my fish finder to be perfect. 

AMEN BROTHA

[Skipper]

In-Fisherman might be a bit dry for a youngster, but I sure liked it! My Grandma Krotzer (God rest her soul) got me a subscription for my 11th birthday and I have read every issue cover to cover to this day!

F+S can be a good one for a kid because it covers many outdoor activities. You never know what will intrest a child so it is a good idea to expose them to everthing outdoors. F+S also has projects and do-it-yourself mountain man stuff that kids just love. It also has allot of micro articles to keep their attention.

[Mike G]

BASS YOUTH might be exactly what you are looking for.
Go to the Bassmasters web site and click on youth.  You can get him a BASS youth membership and it comes with Bassmaster Youth Magazine, etc. etc.

Mike G

[walleyekelly]

When I was that age and younger I found myself digging threw my dads end drawer of In-Fisherman magazines. He had a huge stack and I bet I went through each one 5 times.

What about your local state Fish & Game magazine

[keepah seekah]

glad to see yer still alive there mike. you ready for some hardwater pike this winter or what?

[Mike G]

Yes I am!  If I could find a nice buck deer sometime soon, I'd get out in the boat for another go too.  But so far the deer just are not cooperating!

[keepah seekah]

ya they haven't been cooperating over here either, been spendin most of my mornings settin up goose decoys and catchin the last of the flocks headin south.

[IceFish4]

Northwoods Sporting Journal- Excellent writing, no glaring political agendas, fun to read and very informative.
http://www.sportingjournal.com/

[dabber-doo]

At 12, I think I was into playboys at that time. Outdoor life and field and Stream second.