a bit of advice please on whips ( fishing question that is )

Hi all,

I really have never been interested in using poles and whips, seemed a step
back to use a stick with line tied to the end.

However, my grandson ( aged just 4 ), has started fishing with me and he has
difficulty in understanding the needs to mend line and keep tension so I
thought it might be an idea to use a whip so I remove the need to understand
reels and line problems.

So far so good except I now realise that my knowledge of whips and poles is
limited to the idea only and I lack the detail I need to carry this off
without looking a total ploker in front of my grandson.

I am getting a cheep Keenets 5M whip kit to start him off, he is a tall lad
for 4 years old and can handle it I think. I only expect him to take small
and moderate fish at first and if he keeps his current interest I can
progress him back on to rod and line later.

So can any body aim me at a beginners guide to whip fishing or give any
advice please. Do not worry about starting from he beginning as I have never
used one or watched anyone using one. Line connection is also of interest as
I am told that you do not use elastic on whips, yes! I am that green when it
comes to this matter.

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Gandalf