Bluefish

The rod and reel combo used for throwing plugs to breaking fish on top was a Shimano Stradic 4000FI reel on a 7' Teramar rod rated for 10-20lb (model TMS70MH).  This is a very versatile spinning outfit and was perfect for throwing big plugs very long distances.

The spinning reel is loaded with 20lb Berkley Fireline Crystal which is attached to a 3ft length of 30lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader using a #10 Mustad Rolling Swivel. The small profile of the swivel virtually eliminates any chance of picking up debris. 

The lures used to target the breaking fish were the Guides Choice Slider and Guides Choice Popper.  Both of these lures provided incredible casting distance and irresistible action!

The spinning rod and reel combo used for snagging bunker and holding them in the schools featured a Shimano Spheros 8000 reel on a 7' Teramar rod rated for 15-30lb (model TMSF70H).  This is a very versatile spinning outfit and is perfect for snagging bunker or throwing big poppers and swimmers.

The conventional reel was loaded with 50lb Berkley Big Game which is attached to 16in 130lb wire leader using a Mustad rolling swivel.  The rig is completed with a 9/0 Mustad Ultrapoint Beak Bait style hook.  This is an incredibly sharp hook and is the most effective hook when using large live baits, whole dead baits, or chunk baits

The spinning reel is loaded with 30lb Berkley Fireline Crystal which is attached to a 3ft length of 50lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader using a #10 Mustad Rolling Swivel. The small profile of the swivel virtually eliminates any chance of picking up debris.  A large snap was tied to end of the leader using a clinch knot.  The snap was attached to an un- weighted 10/0 Mustad treble hook.