.... yep, I'm right there with ya'll !! Haven't been since Oct ... and that was after missing out on the better part of 5 months this past Summer/Fall, due to health issues.

Got Hi-Tek rod holders, and just getting started on getting long poles for (true) spider rigging. Well, rods longer than 10' that is !!

I'm not sure if a 6yo could handle a 12-14' rod without a little difficulty (or major help from Dad) ... but, he'd likely handle a 10' rod OK, with a little practice.

Decent long rods will run from ~ $40 to $70+ depending on length/brand. Spinning reels for those rods can run from ~ $20 on up. (low end Shimano, Mitchell, or Okuma reels will work)
Rod holders run around $100/set (4 holder) .... and I'd suggest getting the 4rod holder set, even if you remove one or more of the holders from the T-bar or just don't use all 4 holders.

... cp