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

Saltwater Topwater Plug

Low-light surface strikes over shallow water Use it: Dawn, dusk, or overcast periods when fish are feeding near the surface.

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20-25 lb fluorocarbon leader

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

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.

Saltwater topwater plug

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This belongs in shallow predator situations only; it is not a universal lure recommendation.

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 → Saltwater Topwater Plug + Treble Hooks