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Offshore / Deepwater Setup
Heavy gear for bottom fish and pelagics that pull hard and dive for structure.
Offshore / DeepwaterSaltwaterHeavy tackle
- Rod
- 6'–7' Heavy to Extra-heavy conventional or jigging rod
- Reel
- Conventional star/lever drag or 8000+ spinning
- Main line
- 50–80 lb braid
- Leader
- 60–100+ lb mono/fluorocarbon
- Hook
- 5/0–10/0 circle hook
- Rig
- Knocker or fish-finder rig; heavy jig for jigging
- Lure / bait
- Live/cut bait, vertical jigs, trolling plugs
- Knot
- Uni or snell to hook; FG/Alberto or Albright to heavy leader
Why this setup works
Heavy power and drag stop grouper and amberjack before they reach the rocks, and the capacity handles long runs from pelagics.
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