Here is what you need:

Doug Hannon Wavespin Reel

Carrot Stix Rod

Cajun Line

Lazer Trokar Hooks

Banjo Minnows 8-) and Mighty Bites

Just kidding.... for some of your gear selections, try reading some of the articles on this website for some tips, it helped me alot.

Thanks, I have done that and I wiil read more but I think I made up my mind

From the perspective of a tackle junkie that list looks awfully short, some more items you need to add:

Helicopter Lures

Walking worm

Flying Lures ( which actually work )

Yum Dancing Eel

Those are some I can remeber right now, wait a couple of hours and I 'll come up with more MUST HAVES. 

He's 12.  It's going to take him some time to become as knowledgeable as most on this forum.  Be patient with him; think back to what your thought process was like when you were 12.

Gee thx

From the perspective of a tackle junkie that list looks awfully short, some more items you need to add:

Helicopter Lures

Walking worm

Flying Lures ( which actually work )

Yum Dancing Eel

Those are some I can remeber right now, wait a couple of hours and I 'll come up with more MUST HAVES.

I was a sucker for those when came out. Got them from BJ's wholesale. I was young then.

Make the most of the awesome opportunity you have... guys like Ike, Skeet, and KVD were probably using Ugly Sticks when they were your age. Best of luck and remember us when you're famous.

Haha I will