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

Bucktail Jig

Working current, passes, and deeper edges Use it: When current or depth calls for a compact lure that can be worked close to bottom.

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20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader

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Use it for line-shy fish around bridges, flats, and shorelines.

Bucktail jig

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This is the lure used in the Bucktail Jig setup, not a brand recommendation.

Inshore braided main line

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Braided main line keeps the setup sensitive and lets you swap leaders without reinventing the whole rig.

Fish by species

See only the rigs, essentials, alternatives, and kits grounded for that species.

Fish by situation

Understand why the setup fits the environment before looking for an offer.

Build a rig

Restock essentials

Leader, hooks, swivels, jig heads, soft plastics, and sinkers are marked as consumable-ready foundations. CastPlan does not predict depletion yet.

Upgrade your gear

Equipment detail explains useful specification differences for current, structure, surf, and repeated saltwater use—never commission-first ranking.

Main Line → Fluorocarbon Leader → Bucktail Jig