Build-a-Rig
Pick a rig, then see what you still need to bring.
Each checklist follows the CastPlan rig as shown, without extra parts or brand-driven recommendations.
Approved rig reference
Live Shrimp Rig
Simple action around structure Use it: When you want steady bites near pilings, rocks, docks, or grass edges.
20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader
Ownership not recordedUse it for line-shy fish around bridges, flats, and shorelines.
Barrel swivels
Ownership not recordedSeveral rigs use a swivel to connect the main line, leader, and weight.
Inshore braided main line
Ownership not recordedBraided main line keeps the setup sensitive and lets you swap leaders without reinventing the whole rig.
Inshore circle hooks
Ownership not recordedLive Shrimp, Fish Finder, Freeline, and Bottom setups all lean on circle hooks and the hook-set discipline that comes with them.
Live shrimp
Ownership not recordedShrimp is the clearest connection between the species pages, the easiest rigs, and the existing CastPlan prep mindset.
Small egg sinker assortment
OptionalFish Finder, Knocker, and Bottom rigs all depend on using only enough weight to hold the zone without creating a dead presentation.
Small split shot
OptionalThe Live Shrimp and Freeline Shrimp rig guidance only wants this when the bait cannot reach fish naturally.
Fish by species
Start with the fish
See only the rigs, essentials, alternatives, and kits grounded for that species.
Fish by situation
Start with the water
Understand why the setup fits the environment before looking for an offer.
Build a rig
Choose the accepted rig. Check what you own. See what is needed.
Restock essentials
Repeat-use tackle, without quantity tracking
Leader, hooks, swivels, jig heads, soft plastics, and sinkers are marked as consumable-ready foundations. CastPlan does not predict depletion yet.
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Equipment detail explains useful specification differences for current, structure, surf, and repeated saltwater use—never commission-first ranking.
Compare guidanceComponent order and materials
Main Line → Swivel → Leader → 1/0 Circle Hook + Live Shrimp Optional: small split shot above leader if needed
- 1Main line
- 2Small split shot or egg sinker
- 3Swivel
- 418–24 inch fluorocarbon leader
- 51/0 circle hook
- 6Live shrimp
Kits that support this rig
Beginner · 7 required
Skyway Starter Kit
One practical bridge-and-pier bag for shrimp, structure, and a first bait-catching detour.
Ownership not recorded · open the checklist to compare
Open kit
Beginner · 4 required
Knot and Leader Starter Kit
The line, leader, and connection basics behind most local rigs.
Ownership not recorded · open the checklist to compare
Open kit