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Spring Island Tackle set-ups 1) 15-20 pound test conventional light action “Fly Line” rod and reel 1) 20-30 pound test conventional medium action rod and reel 1) 40-50 pound test conventional medium-heavy action rod and reel
Terminal Tackle Hook sizes #2-4/0 Multiple sized egg weights 4-8 oz. dropper loop sinkers Mixed weight yo-yo style iron jigs Squid snaggers/jigs
Summer Fishing
1) 15-20 pound test conventional light action “Fly Line” rod and reel
1) 20-30 pound test conventional medium action rod and reel
1) 40-50 pound test conventional medium-heavy action rod and reel
1) 60-80 pound test conventional heavy action rod and reel (boat offers loaners if you don’t have this set up
Terminal Tackle
Hook sizes #2-5/0
Multiple sized egg weights
Mixed sized split shot/ rubber core weights (sizes ¼ oz. up to 2 oz)
Mixed weight yo-yo style iron jigs
Albacore trolling feathers
Fall Fishing
1) 20-25 pound test conventional light action “Fly Line” rod and reel
1) 25-30 pound test conventional medium action rod and reel
2) 40-60 pound test conventional medium-heavy action rod and reel
1) 60-80 pound test conventional heavy action rod and reel
Hook sizes #2-8/0
Misc. trolling feathers/gear
Wahoo wire/trolling lures
Squid snaggers/jigs
Dropper loop weights 4-16 ounces
Multiple Day Trips
1) 60-80 pound test conventional heavy action rod and reel (boat offers trolling loaners if you don’t have this set up)
These are just suggestions, the boat does have trolling rods passengers can use. Fishermen can rent equipment from the landing for an additional cost.
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