1.5 day thru 4 day trips:

  • 3 rods and reels with 25#, 40#, and 60#
  • 2 two-speed reels with 60-100# Spectra

  • hooks: #4’s and #2’s for anchovies and 1/0 – 6/0 circle and J for sardines

  • sinkers: 1/2 oz to 2 oz sliding and six 4-12 oz torpedo

  • 2 flat fall or dart style (Coltsniper or other) lures with single hooks

  • 6 blue & white and 2 scrambled egg yo-yo lures

  • surface lures: Tady 45, Salas 7X light

6 thru 8 day trips:

  • SAME AS 1.5 THRU 4 DAY TRIPS ABOVE, PLUS

  • 80# heavy rod/2-speed reel outfit with 130# Spectra

  • 50 feet of Seven Strand wire in 27#, 40#, 60#, 90#, and 250#
  • A2, A3, and A6 sleeves

  • 50 small black rings

  • 12 large black swivels
  • 4 wahoo bombs

  • 2 trolling lures with 200# wire leader

  • 6-16oz torpedo sinkers

Guadalupe Island trips:

  • SAME AS 6 THRU 8 DAY TRIPS ABOVE

Don’t forget pliers!

Do you need tackle?

Thanks to our sponsors–Accurate Fishing Products, Seeker Rods, Penn Fishing and Izorline–we have several rod/reel outfits for you to use during your trip. Let our office know in advance if you intend to borrow our gear, so we can make sure we have sufficient supply. In addition, Fisherman’s Landing has high quality tackle available for rent.

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