When you are looking to purchase new gear; the rods, reels, and monofilament pound test that are recommend in the list below will form a foundation for discussing tackle purchases with a reputable tackle store representative. Comparable products by other manufacturers can be recommended by your favorite tackle store. Take your time and feel comfortable about purchasing your rods and reels because they are very expensive and should not be bought in haste. If you need the name and phone number of a tackle store in your area, please cal the office.

On all trips it is advisable to check with our office or your tackle store before your departure date to inquire if there are any special circumstances requiring heavier tackle. Every once and awhile gold plated mermaids have been known to show up in the 3 to 6 day range.

Rig #1   25lb. 
Line Class: Trilene Big Game clear 25lb. test
Rod #’s: Cal Star 870/970 or 700L Grafighter
Graphite USA 85Mega Mag
Seeker G-970-7 Black Steel
Reel Size:  Accurate  Boss 197 or 270
Newell 229 or 332
Penn 99
Shimano 15/30 0r Torium 20
  
 Rig #2  30lb.   
 Line Class: Trilene Big Game clear 30 lb. test
Rod #’s: Cal Star 6465/665 or 700M/700ML Grafighter
Graphite USA 80 Mega Mag
Seeker G-670-7 Black Steel
Reel Size: Accurate Boss 270 or 870
Newell 332 or 338
Penn 500/545
Shimano Trinidad 20, Torium 20 or 20/40
  
Rig #3 40lb
Line Class:  Trilene Big Game clear 40lb. test
Rod #’s:  Cal Star 670,6465 or 700M, 700H Grafighter
Graphite USA  85 Monster Mag
Seeker G-6470-7 Black Steel
Reel Size:   Accurate  Boss 870 or 66
Newell 338 0r 533
Penn 4/0 Yellowtail Special or Baja Special
Shimano Trinidad 30
    
Rig #4  50lb.
Line Class: Trilene Big Game clear 50 lb. test
Rod #’s: Cal Star 6465, 665H or 700H Grafighter
Graphite USA   Wahoo
Seeker G-6465XH-6.5C Black Steel
Reel Size:  Accurate  Boss 665 or Accurate Twin Drag 6
Newell 533
Penn 4/0 Yellowtail Special or 4/0
Shimano Trinidad 40
 
Rig #5  60lb.
Line Class: Trilene Big Game clear 60 lb. test
Rod #’s:  Cal Star 660XH, 665H or 765M or 765ML
Graphiter
Graphite USA Dragon
Seeker G-6460XH-6A/R Black Steel
Reel Size:  Accurate Accurate Twin Drag 6 or 12
Newell 540
Penn 6/0 or International 30 or 30sw
Shimano Shimano TLD 30