Quote Originally Posted by crappiepastor View Post
Figured I'd use crickets or wax worms on small hooks under floats.

That's a winning combination. Bread is also a very good (and cheap) bait. Just pinch a piece onto the hook.

What type tackle will your grandson be using? If he's not very experienced, I'd recommend a cane or telescopic pole from 10-13' long. Otherwise, a good spinning or spincast outfit should be fine.