3-6 Day Trips

SUGGESTED TACKLE

# Line SizeReelsRods
25/30-lb. mono
Penn 500L/535GS/545GS
Diawa SL30SH/SL-X30SHV
Shimano TLD1530S/TOR16		Calstar GFGR700ML(7')
Calstar WC870(7')
Seeker G870(7')
40-lb
Penn 113HN Baja Special
Daiwa Saltist 50
Shimano TOR30/TN40		Calstar GFGR700H(7')
Seeker G6470(7')
Seeker G6465H(6-1/2')
50/60-lb. monoPenn GLD30ll/16VSX(Intl)
Daiwa SLD30-2SPD
Shimano TLD30ll/TI16		Calstar GFGR765ML(6-1/2')
Calstar WC660H(6')
Seeker G6465H(6-1/2')
80-lb. mono Penn 114HLW/30VSW(Intl)
Daiwa SLT50-2SPD
Shimano TI30WLRSA		Calstar GFTR760HAR(6')
Calstar GFTR755XHAR(5-1/2')
Seeker G6455XXH-AR(5-1/2')

TERMINAL TACKLE SUGGESTIONS

  • 10-20 each: 9/0. 6/0, 4/0, 2/0, #2, #4 Eagle Claw live bait and 7/0, 8/0, 9/0 L2005 circle hooks
  • 12 each: 1/4 and 1/2-oz rubbercore or egg sinkers
  • 6 heavy yo-yo jigs (medium size)
  • SABIKI bait catchers (#4 size hooks)

Albacore Trips- On 3-4 day trips when fishing exclusively for albacore, tackle needs are minimized: 4/0, 3/0, 2/0, 1/0, #2 and #4 Eagle Claw live bait and/or circle hooks, and 20-lb through 40-lb balanced rods and reels are all you will need. Trolling gear is supplied by the EXCEL on all albacore trips.

 

 

The suggestions above are general guidelines only.  There are additional manufacturer’s models, plus a variety of other manufacturer’s whose products are of excellent quality and may be readily substituted for those we outlined.  To best serve your needs, please contact our office or reputable saltwater/long-range tackle dealer for the most current recommendations for your particular trip.