Panfish are a blast...
My 1st experience was as a kid when a father of a friend took me & the friend. My friend had plenty of experience, but I had none. Fortunately I wasn't smart enough to know that was a problem & his father had me casting in no time. Panfish were all we were trying for & I never would have guessed how much fun it would be. (looking back, the father must have known a key to taking kids fishing is make sure they catch a lot!).
Thread has been inspirational....ready to go now!