First String Suggested Tackle

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

Terminal Tackle

Hook sizes #2-8/0

Multiple sized egg weights

Mixed weight yo-yo style iron jigs

Misc. trolling feathers/gear

Wahoo wire/trolling lures

Squid snaggers/jigs

Dropper loop weights 4-16 ounces

Multiple Day Trips

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 trolling 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 

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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