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
Fish Finder Rig
Bottom fishing with natural bait Use it: When fish are feeding on or near bottom and you need bait to move naturally with current.
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.
Rig beads
OptionalUse the bead only where the rig calls for it. It should not change the rig layout.
Sinker slider
OptionalThe accepted Fish Finder Rig permits a slider when the angler needs to change sinker weight without rebuilding the leader connection.
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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 → [Egg Sinker] → Bead → Swivel → Leader → Circle Hook + Bait
- 1Main line
- 2Sliding egg sinker or sinker slider
- 3Bead
- 4Swivel
- 518–36 inch leader
- 6Circle hook
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 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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Open kit
Beginner · 4 required
Knot and Leader Starter Kit
The line, leader, and connection basics behind most local rigs.
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Open kit