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I always look forward to fishing with my 7 year old grandson Marshall when he is on summer break.  He caught what you see above (including the big rock) yesterday morning on Tim’s trolling ultra lite baits pictured above.  He caught and released 17 total mix and we had a great time just look at his face. I started doing this ultra lite trolling with him when he was 5 years old and he  caught on quickly-it’s an easy way for him to learn the basics of rod-reel-line-baits and watching the Garmin for suspended fish and bait balls without over powering him with heavy tackle.  Let’s talk briefly about what he was using. He used a 7 foot mirco lite rod with a #20 size spinning reel filled with  Sufix Revolve green 8lb test (0.005dia) finesse line which Rapala designed for multiple  finesse applications (strong smooth and hassle free) We also used a VMC #00 Crankbait snap which I have always been a fan of on all my crankbaits. Bait selection was simple we stuck with shad colors (pictured above) Rapala Ultra Lite Shad 4 that is 1 1/2 inches long and weighs 1/8oz and is slow sinking and runs TRUE at trolling speeds Rapala Shad RS which is a balsa wood  suspending bait that 1 1/2 inches long and 5/16oz. And lastly A true legend  Rapala SR5 2inch long and weighs 3/16oz.  We missed last year because of my open heart surgery but  when Marshall was 5 he caught multiple Smallmouth-Largemouth-Hybrid-white bass-cat fish-and even a 15lb drum using this same equipment-and it’s not about what grandpa catches (I’ve caught my share) it’s about Marshall and him learning and enjoying. I believe this technique works really well when fish aren’t very aggressive-and it’s hot like yesterday 91 when we left the lake.  Try it and see for yourself-it works and it’s a whole lot of fun. Thanks for visiting my site Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com