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Old 03-03-2019, 10:57 PM   #10
fishing md
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first off thank you guys for showing interest on this thread and yes using the correct gear is key.

down below is a list i found on internet that that gives you a good idea about the gear you might need feel free to add to list or give your opinions this is just a basic list and we will get more specific as we keep going

BTW NICE ROOSTER FISH



For inshore coastal, bays and harbors:

  • 6-8 wt. rod and reel
  • Tapered fluorocarbon leaders, 6-15 lbs.
  • 200-300 grain shooting heads and intermediate lines
  • Clouser minnows in sizes 4-6 in various colors.
  • Deceivers 6-1/0 in various colors including blue/white, black/white, olive/white

For Catalina Island:


  • 8-10 wt. rod and reel
  • Tapered fluorocarbon leaders, 12-20 lbs.
  • 300-500 grain shooting heads,Clear intermediate sink tips.
  • Clouser minnows in sizes 4-1/0 in various colors.
  • Deceivers 1/0-3/0 in various colors

For offshore:


  • 8-12 wt. rod and reel to match with min 250 yrds backing.
  • 300-500 grain shooting heads sinking
  • Clear intermediate lines

For Mako Shark:


  • 10-14 wt. rod and with matching reel
  • floating lines.
  • Clear intermediate lines
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