Salt Water Tackle Check List

Trolling / Boat Fishing

• 12lb to 20lb stand up rods for Spanish Mackerel, coupled with strong multipliers capable of holding 20lb mono minimum 300 yards.

• 6lb to 12lb stand up boat rod and reel for bottom fishing for Snapper and grouper, but coupled with 25Lb mono to handle all the fish.

• 50Lb class rods and reels coupled with 50lb Mono if you fancy having a go for those sharks, and big rays.

• A selection of good quality medium and large, deep and shallow diving lures, links, split rings and spare trebles will be all you need.

• A pair of long nosed pliers or boga grips can be a great addition,

Saltwater Fly fishing

• 8  or 9weight saltwater fly rod and reel with 8 to 9 weight shooting lin, this can be used  For both shore fishing and light boat fishing

• 12 weight salt water fly rod and reel with 12 weight shooting line, For Giant Trevally and Spanish mackerel fishing

• Selection of tarpon / sailfish style flies, (poppers)

• Selection of fly tippets from 10–30lb, plus a selection of wire traces.

Shore Fishing

• 8 to 10 ft medium / heavy spinning rod, coupled with fixed spool reel of 20lb mono. Reel need to hold a minimum of 250 yards for the large Trevally.

• 6 - 8ft Bait caster rod and reel, 20 - 30lb braided line for Barracuda and estuarine fishing.

• A Selection of sinking and floating lures from 2 to 6 inches in length.

• Small spinners, spoons and plastic jigs / jelly worms.

• Hooks need to be strong, anything from a 1/0 – 8/0, should be carried.