Gear & Tackle

Line Class

25lb Setup

Light tackle for half-day and inshore trips. Perfect for kelp bass, calico, and yellowtail on light gear.

Best for: Half Day, 3/4 Day inshore tripsTarget: Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Yellowtail, Barracuda, Bonito
Reel

Penn Fathom II Star Drag (Size 12)

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Reliable star drag conventional reel. Full metal body, 30lb max drag, 6.1:1 gear ratio. Holds 430yds of 10lb mono. Great feel and smooth operation for the price.

$300
Rod

Penn Carnage III Boat Rod 7' MH

Versatile medium-heavy boat rod. Great sensitivity for detecting light bites on calico and bass. Fuji guides, durable composite blank.

$130
Line

Izorline First String 25lb Mono

SoCal favorite monofilament. Excellent abrasion resistance for fishing around kelp. Clear color.

$12
Leader

Seaguar Blue Label 20lb Fluorocarbon

25 yards of invisible fluorocarbon leader. Virtually invisible to finicky bass in clear water.

$10
Hooks

Mustad Ringed Live Bait #2

Classic live bait hooks for sardine and anchovy. Ringed eye for easy snelling. Must-have for party boats.

$5
Jig

Tady 45 Surface Iron (blue/white)

The iconic SoCal surface iron. Cast and retrieve for yellowtail and barracuda. Every angler needs one.

$12
🥉 Bronze Setup Total Estimate~$450