All of the tackle needed for any of our trips can be purchased at our ticket office before your trip. Call 727-938-5300 for more info
Recommended Tackle: Under 300′ Grouper
Rod: 7’-8’ heavy duty rod
Reel: 4/0 or larger conventional reel
Line: 60-80 pound test line, 500’ of braided line
Hooks: 8/0, 9/0, 10/0, & 11/0 circle style hooks
Sinkers: 4 oz. – 12 oz. egg sinkers, depending on current
Leaders: 60 lb. – 100 lb. test leader material
200 lb. test barrel swivels
Diamond Jigs: 6 oz. – 10 oz. hammered (gold/silver)
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Under 300′ Snapper:
Rod: 7’ medium heavy rod
Reel: 3/0 or larger conventional reel
Line: 40-60 pound test line, 300’ of line
Hooks: 4/0 – 6/0 circle hooks
Sinkers: 4 oz. – 8 oz. egg sinkers
Leaders: 50 lb. – 80 lb. test leader material
150 lb. test barrel swivels
Diamond Jigs: 5 oz. – 8 oz. hammered (gold/silver)
Deep Water Trips (300’ to 1700′) The following should be in addition to the tackle listed above.
Rod: Strait butt deep drop rod or a heavy duty 8′
Reel: electric reel loaded with 65# or 80# braid and portable battery
6/0 or larger conventional reel with braid for back up
30 each: 10/0, and 11/0 offset xxxx strong offset circle hooks
Line: 65# or 80# test braided line, 700 yd. and 80#-125#. test mono for back up
Sinkers: Qty. 8 2 – 4 lb. deep drop weights
Leaders: 100 lb. – 250 lb. test leader material
Crimps for leader material
Swivels: 3-way 300 lb. test swivels
250-300 lb. test barrel swivels
6″ to 9″ trolling lure rigged with xxx strong hook and 200# mono