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
Bottom Rig
Simple bait soaking near bottom Use it: When current is moving and fish are holding low.
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.
Small egg sinker assortment
Ownership not recordedFish Finder, Knocker, and Bottom rigs all depend on using only enough weight to hold the zone without creating a dead presentation.
Bank sinkers and small weights
OptionalCurrent and depth determine the minimum useful weight; heavier is not automatically better.
Fiddler crabs
OptionalBring these when sheepshead are the target, not as a just-in-case bait.
Live shrimp
OptionalShrimp is the clearest connection between the species pages, the easiest rigs, and the existing CastPlan prep mindset.
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.
Review equipmentUpgrade your gear
Upgrade for a reason
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 → Sinker → Swivel → Leader → Circle Hook + Bait
- 1Main line
- 2Egg sinker or bank sinker
- 3Swivel
- 4Leader
- 5Circle hook
