Species gear view
Florida Pompano
Surf rod with a pompano rig or small jig hopped along the bottom.
Habitats
Beach troughs, cuts, passes
Best bait
Sand fleas, shrimp, Fishbites, small jigs
Season
Spring and fall
Tide and time
Incoming with clean, moving water · Morning and late afternoon
Core Setup
Foundational fishing setup plus the required components for CastPlan's primary rig.
Core setup
10-foot surf setup
A longer rod and larger reel for beach distance and sand spike duty.
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Core setup
Heavier surf or predator braid
Extra capacity and durability when beach current or faster fish call for it.
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Core setup
Premade or tied high-low rig
Two hooks near bottom for surf or open bottom fish.
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Core setup
Pyramid sinkers
Surf weight that holds bottom better in sand and sweep.
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High-Low Rig
Fishing multiple baits near bottom
Open Rig GuideInshore braided main line · Premade or tied high-low rig · Pyramid sinkers
Useful Extras
Optional extra
Long-handled pliers
A small tool with outsized value across hooks, teeth, and safe release.
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Fish dehooker
A reach tool for quicker hook removal while controlling contact with teeth and trebles.
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Optional extra
Fishing measuring device
A flat, readable measuring board or tape suitable for current fishing rules.
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Compatible option
20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader
The default clear leader range for launch-area live bait and lure work.
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30 lb structure leader
A tougher leader when pilings, rocks, or surf abrasion matter more than finesse.
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Barrel swivels
A clean connection point for bottom rigs, sinker slides, and easy leader changes.
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Inshore circle hooks
The default hook family behind most bait-first rigs in the launch catalog.
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Small egg sinker assortment
A compact range of sinkers for structure, current, and surf adjustments.
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Live shrimp
A dependable beginner bait for bridges, flats, and mixed local water.
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Sand fleas or Fishbites
A focused bait choice for surf pompano and whiting.
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Leader and rig wallet
Keep pre-tied leaders organized instead of rebuilding from scratch in the wind.
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Waterproof terminal-tackle box
A sealed organizer for hooks, swivels, weights, and other corrosion-prone components.
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Small utility tackle trays
Adjustable trays for separating compact lure, hook, cork, and sinker selections.
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Saltwater monofilament main line
A forgiving main-line option where stretch and simple knot handling are useful.
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Monofilament leader
A lower-cost leader option for less line-shy fish and abrasion-light situations.
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Rig beads
A small buffer between a sliding sinker and swivel on a Fish Finder Rig.
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Sinker slider
An optional sliding carrier for Fish Finder Rig weight changes.
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Compatible option
Bank sinkers and small weights
A compact weight option for Sabiki, Bottom, and High-Low rigs.
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Suggested kits
Ready-made kit checklists
Beginner to Moderate · 7 required
Beach and Surf Kit
A restrained beach setup for troughs, cuts, pompano water, and one fast-fish backup lane.
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Beginner · 4 required
Knot and Leader Starter Kit
The line, leader, and connection basics behind most local rigs.
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