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
Gotcha Plug
Fast retrieves from piers and beaches Use it: When predatory fish are chasing small bait and a fast, erratic retrieve is effective.
20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader
Ownership not recordedUse it for line-shy fish around bridges, flats, and shorelines.
Gotcha-style plug
Ownership not recordedThis keeps the mackerel gear plan truthful: one practical plug family that overlaps with jacks and similar fast fish.
Inshore braided main line
Ownership not recordedBraided main line keeps the setup sensitive and lets you swap leaders without reinventing the whole rig.
Short wire leader
OptionalSpanish mackerel guidance explicitly says to shorten the problem: a light wire section, fast metal, and repeated leader checks.
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 → Leader → Gotcha Plug + Treble Hooks
- 1Main line
- 2Fluorocarbon or short wire leader
- 3Gotcha plug
