Equipment foundation
Build the gear list from rigs and situations, not from storefront noise.
Start with the gear that fits the trip. Buying options and the gear you already own stay separate, so the guide still works when nothing is for sale.
Start from species
Start from situations
Rods & Reels
Rods & Reels
2 items
Line & Leader
Line & Leader
7 items
Freeline Live Bait Rig
Inshore braided main line
The default main line for most CastPlan inshore rigs.
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Casting Spoon
Heavier surf or predator braid
Extra capacity and durability when beach current or faster fish call for it.
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Live Shrimp Rig
20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader
The default clear leader range for launch-area live bait and lure work.
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Sheepshead
30 lb structure leader
A tougher leader when pilings, rocks, or surf abrasion matter more than finesse.
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Spanish Mackerel
Short wire leader
The simple answer when teeth keep ending your day.
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Live Shrimp Rig
Saltwater monofilament main line
A forgiving main-line option where stretch and simple knot handling are useful.
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High-Low Rig
Monofilament leader
A lower-cost leader option for less line-shy fish and abrasion-light situations.
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Hooks & Terminal Tackle
9 items
Fish Finder Rig
Barrel swivels
A clean connection point for bottom rigs, sinker slides, and easy leader changes.
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Live Shrimp Rig
Inshore circle hooks
The default hook family behind most bait-first rigs in the launch catalog.
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Sheepshead
Small sheepshead hooks
A smaller hook profile for fiddler crabs and subtle structure bites.
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Sabiki Rig
Premade Sabiki rig
A bait-catching tool, not a separate target species system.
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High-Low Rig
Premade or tied high-low rig
Two hooks near bottom for surf or open bottom fish.
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Freeline Live Bait Rig
Live-bait hooks
Hooks sized to the bait so it can keep swimming naturally.
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Knocker Rig
J hooks
An optional hook geometry only where the accepted rig guidance permits it.
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Fish Finder Rig
Rig beads
A small buffer between a sliding sinker and swivel on a Fish Finder Rig.
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Fish Finder Rig
Sinker slider
An optional sliding carrier for Fish Finder Rig weight changes.
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Sinkers & Weights
4 items
Knocker Rig
Small egg sinker assortment
A compact range of sinkers for structure, current, and surf adjustments.
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Freeline Shrimp Rig
Small split shot
A small weight adjustment for shrimp and freelined bait.
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Florida Pompano
Pyramid sinkers
Surf weight that holds bottom better in sand and sweep.
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Sabiki Rig
Bank sinkers and small weights
A compact weight option for Sabiki, Bottom, and High-Low rigs.
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Corks & Floats
1 items
Jig Heads & Soft Plastics
Jig Heads & Soft Plastics
3 items
Jig Head + Soft Plastic
1/8-1/4 oz jig heads
The lead head behind the core searching and shrimp-imitation presentations.
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Spotted Seatrout
Soft-plastic shrimp
A shrimp imitation that fits flats and cork work without overbuilding the lure box.
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Redfish
Paddletails or jerk shads
Paddletails and jerk shads for covering moving water and fishing edges.
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Lures
4 items
Casting Spoon
Casting spoon
A long-casting metal search lure for bait schools and open water.
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Gotcha Plug
Gotcha-style plug
A compact, fast metal plug for pier and beach predators.
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Bucktail Jig
Bucktail jig
A compact jig for current, passes, bridge edges, and controlled depth work.
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Saltwater Topwater Plug
Saltwater topwater plug
A floating surface lure for calm, low-light feeding windows.
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Bait & Bait Care
4 items
Live Shrimp Rig
Live shrimp
A dependable beginner bait for bridges, flats, and mixed local water.
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Freeline Live Bait Rig
Live bait matched to target
Pinfish, threadfin, greenbacks, or similar bait selected for the trip.
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Sheepshead
Fiddler crabs
The specialized bait call for sheepshead structure days.
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Florida Pompano
Sand fleas or Fishbites
A focused bait choice for surf pompano and whiting.
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Tools & Accessories
6 items
Sabiki Rig
Bait bucket and aerator
Keep shrimp or bait alive long enough to matter.
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Spanish Mackerel
Long-handled pliers
A small tool with outsized value across hooks, teeth, and safe release.
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Jig Head + Soft Plastic
Line scissors or braid cutter
A clean cutting tool for line, leader, and quick re-rigs.
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Sheepshead
Hook sharpener
A small fix for structure days and bony mouths.
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Spanish Mackerel
Fish dehooker
A reach tool for quicker hook removal while controlling contact with teeth and trebles.
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Snook
Fishing measuring device
A flat, readable measuring board or tape suitable for current fishing rules.
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Tackle Storage
4 items
Fish Finder Rig
Leader and rig wallet
Keep pre-tied leaders organized instead of rebuilding from scratch in the wind.
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Compact inshore tackle bag
Compact inshore tackle bag
A small bag sized around a few utility trays, leaders, and essential hand tools.
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Waterproof terminal-tackle box
Waterproof terminal-tackle box
A sealed organizer for hooks, swivels, weights, and other corrosion-prone components.
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Small utility tackle trays
Small utility tackle trays
Adjustable trays for separating compact lure, hook, cork, and sinker selections.
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