What To Bring
Recommended Fishing Gear to Bring
Rod & Reel Combos (3-4 Setups are Typical)
30 lb. Setup – For Yellowtail, School-Size Tuna, Dorado
Reel: Star Drag or Lever Drag (E.G., Penn Fathom 25n, Avet MXJ)
Rod: 7–8 ft, Medium-Fast Action
Line: 50-65 lb. Braid With 25-30 Lb. Fluorocarbon Leader
40 lb. Setup – Versatile All-Around
Reel: Lever Drag Two-Speed (E.G., Avet JX Raptor, Shimano Talica 10II)
Rod: 7 ft, Medium-Heavy
Line: 65 Lb. Braid With 40 lb. Fluoro Top Shot
50–60 lb. Setup – For Bigger Tuna or Heavy Jigs
Reel: Two-Speed Lever Drag (E.G., Accurate Bx2-500n, Talica 12II)
Rod: 7 ft Heavy Action
Line: 80 lb. Braid With 50–60 lb. Fluoro
80–100 lb. Setup – Nighttime Bluefin with Knife Jigs or Sinker Rigs
Reel: Big Two-Speed (E.G., Makaira 16ii, Talica 20II)
Rod: Rail Rod, 7 ft or Shorter
Line: 100 lb. Braid With 80–100 lb. Fluoro or Mono Top Shot
Essentials For Your Fishing Trip
Clothes For Warm Weather Days and Cool Nights, Including A Sweatshirt or Windbreaker Jacket. Conditions Can Be Wet and Windy, So Choose Appropriate Clothing. These Marine Weathers Forecast Websites Can Help You Plan for Offshore Weather.
Rubber Boots or Non-Skid Shoes with Tread, And Second Pair of Shoes
Bath Towel and Toiletries
Sun Protection (Sunscreen, Hat, or Sunglasses)
Seasickness remedies (Bonine, Meclizine, Scopolamine patch)
Refillable Water Bottle–Refill Stations in Galley and Cabins Serve Filtered Water
Flashlight Or Head Lamp (For Night Bites and in Your Cabin)
We Recommend Using Soft Luggage to Stow Your Gear
We Recommend Not Bringing Folding Chairs, As They Take Up Valuable Deck Space. Plenty Of Seating Inside and Outside!