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Personal Gear
The following list of gear will help our passengers prepare for their trip.
It is by no means a complete list - and some may consider it to be more than
needed. A big part of the service we offer is to make sure our passengers
are as prepared as possible. Of course, if you have any questions, please
feel free to call us. We're standing by to assist you in planning for
your long-range adventure.
| DUFFEL BAGS |
Considered best for storage |
| PANTS |
Bring a change for each day. Light material is preferred
so they can dry quickly. |
| SHIRTS |
Bring a change for each day. If you are sun
sensitive, long sleeves would be in order. |
| SOCKS |
Definitely bring a pair for every day - plus EXTRA |
| SHORTS |
For those hot sultry days to sunbathe and keep cool |
| LIGHT JACKET |
For those cool nights fishing bait |
| SNEAKERS |
Bring two pair so you'll always have a dry spare |
| RUBBER BOOTS |
One pair of short, comfortable boots |
| HATS |
Wide brim, baseball caps, etc. |
| LIGHT RAIN GEAR |
Very seldom used, but appreciated when needed |
| SUNGLASSES |
Polarized to cut the glare. Security steps are also
recommended to prevent loss over the side |
| TOILETRIES |
Bath towels, shampoo, soap, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste,
etc. Staterooms contain an electrical outlet for hair dryers,
electrical razors, etc. |
| TOOLS |
Dikes, duck bill pliers, holder and belt, hook sharpener,
and hyseas mono crimper |
| ROD BELTS |
A personal choice as to what is most comfortable for you |
| HARNESS |
Should be the kidney belt type |
| RUBBER GLOVES |
For handling your catch at the end of the trip |
| CAMERA & FILM |
Make sure you have plenty of film and a good supply of
batteries. Video recorders are also welcome |
| ENTERTAINMENT |
Use the travel time to catch up on that favorite book, or
that magazine article you wanted to read. We have a good selection
of VHS tapes, but you are more than welcome to bring along one or two to
share. Walkman cassette players often come in handy (again, make
sure you have a good supply of batteries) |
| WRITING MATERIAL |
Notebook, stationary, pens and pencils for making notes on
what to bring next trip (and what to leave behind). Keep a daily journal
of the action. It will add to the photos. |
| PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP |
A necessity on trips entering a port. Not necessary
for shorter trips. Acceptable documents include: passport, birth
certificates, voters registration card, military discharge papers. |
| SEA SICK MEDICATION & REMEDIES |
Check with your physician for preferred method of
prevention. There are several over-the-counter products that are
very effective. Your local pharmacists would be another excellent
source for recommendations. |
Rods and Reels
3 to 6 Day Trips
| Rig #1 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
80# or 60#
6455XXH or 760M Grafighter w/roller guides
PENN 6/0, 50 or Shimano Tiagra 30W or 50 |
| Rig #2 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
50#
6460H or 6455H or 765L Grafighter
PENN 4/0 Yellowtail Conversion or Shimano TLD 30 |
| Rig #3 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
40#
6465H, 6455H or 765XL, 700M Grafighter
NEWELL 533, 540 or Trinidad 40, TLD 20 |
| Rig #4 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
30#
6465, 665 or 700M, 700ML Grafighter
NEWELL 338 or Trinidad 30 |
| Rig #5 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
25#
870, 970 or 700L Grafighter
NEWELL 332 or Trinidad 20 |
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* Rod numbers are based on Calstar |
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* All reels should have lightweight aluminum
spools |
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* Preferred brands of line or Izorline and
Big Game |
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| There are several variations of
model numbers and types of rods and reels. We've listed the model
numbers that fit the requirements. Your favorite California salt
water tackle store can assist you in comparable products if you so
desire. If you need the name and phone number of a reputable
tackle store near you, please call. |
Terminal Tackle
3 to 6 Day Trips
| Hooks: |
Eagle Claw L2005 FS |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 5/0 |
50 |
| 6/0 |
50 |
| 7/0 |
50 |
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| Bronze Finish Mustad 94150 |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 2 |
50 |
| 1 |
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| 1/0 |
50 |
| 2/0 |
50 |
| 6/0 |
50 |
| 9/0 |
50 |
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| Owner Super Mutu or Hayabusa |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 2/0 |
20 |
| 4/0 |
20 |
| 6/0 |
20 |
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| Sinkers: |
Rubber core 1/2 oz & 1 oz |
12 |
| Splitshot PSS-2 & PSS-3 |
12 |
| Torpedo 6 oz |
6 |
| Torpedo 8 oz |
6 |
| Torpedo 12 oz |
6 |
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| Casting Lures: |
Salas 6X Jr Heavys
Assorted Colors - Chome, Blue/White, Green/Yellow, etc. Treble hooks
and single hooks are OK. When deciding on lures, it is sometimes
best to wait and consult the crew on the boat. They usually know
what's working. |
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| Bass Lures: |
Leadheads, Fish Traps, Scampis, etc. |
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| Trolling Lures: |
1 Mexican Flag or Zucchini
2 Each Stainless Double Hooks
1 Rapala or Mirrolure
1 Cedar Plug |
Brand: Zuker or Sevenstrand Clones |
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| Mackerel Catching Rigs: |
Yozuri's or Lucky Lures. #4
Hooks. 30# with 4 hooks per rig |
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| Line: |
2# spools of most commonly used line. 30# to
50# |
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| Tackle Box: |
Wood or plastic or material to store your
tackle |
Rods and Reels
7 to 10 Day Trips
| Rig #1 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
80# with 500 Yds. 135# Spectra
6455XXH or 760M Grafighter w/ roller guides
PENN 6/0 or PENN 50 |
| Rig #2 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
60# with 500 Yds. 80# Spectra
6455XH or 7656 Grafighter w/ roller guides
PENN II4HL or SHIMANO TLD 30 |
| Rig #3 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
50#
6455H or 6460H or 6465H
PENN 4/0 with Yellowtail Conversion or NEWELL 540 or 533 |
| Rig #4 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
40#
6455H or 665H
PENN 500 or NEWELL 447 |
| Rig #5 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
40#
6455H or 6460H
PENN 500 or NEWELL 338F |
| Rig #6 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
30#
6455 or 6460 or 6465 or 670
PENN 500 or NEWELL 229F |
| Rig #7 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
25#
820
NEWELL 229F |
- Rod Numbers are based on Calstar
- All reels should have lightweight aluminum spools
- Preferred brands of line are Izorline and Big Game
There are several variations of model numbers and types of rods and reels. We've listed the model numbers that fit the requirements. Your favorite California salt water tackle store can assist you in comparable products of you so desire. If you need the name and phone number of a reputable tackle store near you, please call.
Due to the unprecedented big tuna fishing on recent 10-day trips, Tim and I have a few suggestions. First, don't go overboard on buying gear or learning new connections. Second, avoid the short topshots and fluorocarbon as this fish has been biting very well. Third, if you have the following three rigs you will be fine. If you don't, call the office and we will arrange to have them for you. If you have extra gear, double up on rig #2.
#1
Calstar 765H or 760H
Penn or Shimano 2-speed 50
50-200 yard 80lb topshot with 130lb spectra backing
#2
Calstar 760H or XH
Penn or Shimano 2-speed 50W
50-200 yard 100lb topshot with 130lb spectra backing
#3
Calstar 760H or XH
Penn or Shimano 2-speed 50W or 80
25-100 yards 130 or 150lb topshot with 150-200lb spectra backing
These three suggestions are a general guideline, if you don't have the exact rigs try to match them with something comparable.
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Terminal Tackle
7 to 10 Day Trips
| Hooks: |
Eagle Claw
L2005 FS |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 7/0 |
50 |
| 8/0 |
50 |
| 9/0 |
50 |
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| Mustad 94150 |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 2 |
50 |
| 2/0 |
50 |
| 4/0 |
50 |
| 6/0 |
50 |
| 9/0 |
50 |
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| Owner Super
Mutu or Hayabusa |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 5/0 |
20 |
| 7/0 |
20 |
| 9/0 |
20 |
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| Sinkers: |
Size |
Quantity |
| Rubbercore 1/2 & 1oz |
12 each |
| Splitshot PSS-2 & 3 |
12 each |
| Torpedo 6oz |
6 |
| Torpedo 8oz |
6 |
| Torpedo 12oz |
6 |
| Torpedo 16oz |
6 |
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Casting Lures: |
Salas 6X jr heavy |
6 |
| Salas 7X lt or |
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| Tady 45 |
6 |
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| Trolling Lures: |
Braid Marauders |
| 3 total med. or large size |
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| Wire: |
40# Seven Strand |
2 each 30ft. spools |
| 60# Seven Strand |
2 each 30ft. spools |
| 90# Seven Strand |
2 each 30ft. spools |
| 250# Seven Strand |
2 each 30ft. spools |
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| Wire Sleeves: |
Size |
Quantity |
| A-2 |
150 Each |
| A-3 |
100 Each |
| A-7 |
50 Each |
| 1 pair High Seas crimping pliers |
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| Swivels: |
5/0 McMahon (Black) |
50 |
| 1/0 |
50 |
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| Mackerel Catching Rigs: |
Hayabusa, Yozuri,
or Lucky Lura 4 hook rigs |
| Size |
Quantity |
| #4 |
6 |
| 2/0 (2 hook rig) |
6 |
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| Tackle Box: |
Wood, plastic, or material to store your
tackle on deck |
Rods and Reels
16 to 23 Day Trips
| Rig #1 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
100# with 500 Yds. 135# Spectra
6455XXH or 760H Grafighter w/roller guides
PENN 50SW or Shimano Tiagra 50W |
| Rig #2 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
100# with 500 Yds. 135# Spectra
6455XXH or 760H Grafighter
PENN 50SW or Tiagra 50W |
| Rig #3 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
80# with 500 Yds. 135# Spectra
6355XXH or 760M Grafighter
PENN 50SW,50 or Tiagra 50W,50 |
| Rig #4 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
60# with 500 Yds. 80# Spectra
655XH or 765M Grafighter
Shimano TLD 30 or Penn 30 |
| Rig #5 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
50#
700H
NEWELL 533-5.5 or Trinidad 40 |
| Rig #6 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
50#
Grayfighter 700H or 765L
PENN 4/0 Yellowtail Spec. or Trinidad 40 |
| Rig #7 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
40#
6465H or 765XL Grafighter
PENN 4/0 with Yellowtail Spec. or Trinidad 30 |
| Rig #8 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
30#
6455 or 700M Grafighter
NEWELL 338 or Trinidad 20 |
- Rod Numbers are based on Calstar
- All reels should have lightweight aluminum spools
- Preferred brands of line are Izorline and Big Game
There are several variations of model numbers and types of rods and
reels. We've listed the model numbers that fit the requirements.
Your favorite California salt water tackle store can assist you in
comparable products of you so desire. If you need the name and
phone number of a reputable tackle store near you, please call.
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Terminal Tackle
16 to 23 Day Trips
| Hooks: |
Eagle Claw L2005 FS |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 7/0 |
50 |
| 8/0 |
50 |
| 9/0 |
50 |
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| Mustad 94150 |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 4/0 |
50 |
| 6/0 |
50 |
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| Mustad 7691 |
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| Size |
Quantity |
| 7/0 |
10 |
| 9/0 |
20 |
| 11/0 |
10 |
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| Owner Supter Mutu
or Hayabusa |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 5/0 |
20 |
| 7/0 |
20 |
| 9/0 |
20 |
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| Sinkers: |
Size |
Quantity |
| Torpedo 6 oz |
6 |
| Torpedo 8 oz |
6 |
| Torpedo 12 oz |
6 |
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Wahoo Lures: (Single Hooks) |
Size |
Quantity |
| Salas 6X jr Heavy or |
6 |
| Raiders |
| Bombs |
6 |
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| Trolling Lures: |
Braid Marauders |
| 3 total medium or large size |
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| Wire: |
40# Seven Strand |
2 each 30 ft. spools |
| 60# Seven Strand |
2 each 30 ft. spools |
| 90# Seven Strand |
2 each 30 ft. spools |
| 250# Seven Strand |
2 each 30 ft. spools |
| No mono-coated wire |
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| Wire Sleeves: |
A-2 |
150 Each |
| A-3 |
100 Each |
| A-5 |
50 Each |
| 1 pair High Seas crimping pliers |
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| Swivels: |
Size |
Quantity |
| 5/0 McMahon (Black) |
50 |
| 1/0 |
50 |
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| Mackerel Catching Rigs: |
Hayabusa, Yozuri, or
Lucky Lura 4 hook rigs |
| Size |
Quantity |
| #4 |
12 |
| 2/0 (2 hook rig) |
12 |
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| Mono: |
Size |
Quantity |
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150# |
100 Yards |
| 200# |
100 Yards |
| 5 lb. spools of most commonly
used sizes. (60, 80, 100) |
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| Mono
Sleeves: |
Size |
Quantity |
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1.6mm (150lb) |
150 |
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1.9mm (200lb) |
150 |
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High Seas mono crimping pliers. |
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| Wins on
Leaders: |
Size |
Quantity |
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150lb - 50ft. |
3 |
| 200lb - 50ft. |
3 |
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| Tackle
Box |
wood, plastic, or material to
store your tackle on deck. |
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Rods and Reels
Panama Trip
| Rig #1 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
100#
6455XXH or 760H Grafighter (w/roller guides)
PENN 50W or Shimano Tiagra 50W |
| Rig #2 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
Same As Above |
| Rig #3 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
80#
6355XXH or 760M Grafighter (w/roller guides)
PENN 50 or Shimano Tiagra 50 |
| Rig #4 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
Same As Above |
| Rig #5 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
60#
765 L or M Grafigher (w/roller guides)
PENN 30 or 30W - Shimano TLD 30 or Tiagra 30 |
| Rig #6 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
Same As Above |
| Rig #7 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
50#
6455H
NEWELL 540 5.5 or Shimano 40 |
| Rig #8 |
Line Size
Rod Size
Reel Size |
30#
6460 OR 670
NEWELL 338 |
- Rod Numbers are based on Calstar
- Preferred brands of line are Izorline and Big Game
There are several variations of model numbers and types of rods and
reels. We've listed the model numbers that fit the requirements.
Your favorite salt water tackle store can assist you in comparable
products of you so desire. If you need the name and phone number
of a reputable tackle store near you, please call us.
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Terminal Tackle
Panama Trip
| Hooks: |
Eagle Claw L2005 FS |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 7/0 |
50 |
| 8/0 |
50 |
| 9/0 |
50 |
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| Bronze Finish Mustad 94150
(optional) |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 4/0 |
50 |
| 6/0 |
50 |
| 8/0 |
50 |
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| Mustad 7691 |
| Size |
Quantity |
| 7/0 |
12 |
| 9/0 |
12 |
| 11/0 |
12 |
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| Sinkers: |
Buy on Board |
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| Casting Lures: |
Size |
Quantity |
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Salas 6x jr blue & chrome single hook |
6 |
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Salas 7X or Tady 45 lights |
6 |
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| Trolling Lures: |
Marauders |
2 |
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| Line: |
100 yards of 200lb |
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100 yards of 150lb |
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We will have bulk line and
leader material available onboard. |
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| Mono
Crimps: |
100 each for 200lb (1.9mm) |
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100 each for 150lb (1.6mm) |
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1 Pair High Seas Mono Crimping
Pliers |
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| Wind on
Leaders: |
Size |
Quantity |
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100lb @ 25 yards |
4 each |
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150lb @ 25 yards |
4 each |
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If you plan to use wind-on
leaders in smaller sizes, 5 each. |
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| Mackerel Catching Rigs: |
Size |
Quantity |
| Yozuri's, Hayabusa, or Lucky Lures. #4
Hooks, 30# with 4 hooks per rig |
4 |
| Yozuri or Hayabusa 1/0 Hooks with 2 hooks
per rig |
4 |
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| Squid
Jigs: |
Size |
Quantity |
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Small |
2 |
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Large |
2 |
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Swivels: |
Size |
Quantity |
| McMahon (black) |
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| 4/0 |
2 |
| 1/0 |
3 |
| This is simply a
suggestions, keep in mind that all terminal gear will be available on
bard at shoreside prices. |
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