The rod and reel combo seen on the
show featured a
Shimano
Stradic
4000FI reel on a
7'
Teramar rod rated for 10-20lb (model TMS70MH). This is a
very versatile spinning outfit and is perfect for working light
bucktails on the bottom.
The spinning reel was loaded with
14lb
Berkley Fireline which is attached to a 3ft length of
50lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader using a
#10 Mustad
Rolling Swivel. The leader was attached to a 3-way swivel. A
3-5oz bank sinker was tied 2ft beneath the 3-way swivel. The rig
was completed with a
3/0 Mustad Ultrapoint Beak Baitholder style hook on 3ft length of
30lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader. A 2-4oz
bucktail can be substituted for the bank sinker when using artificial
baits (Gulp).
Two different baits were used. A live peanut
bunker that was sprayed with
Mustad Activate Spray. This product is perfect for small
live baits. It is very easy to apply and re-apply it as needed
(every couple of drifts). The other bait
was a
Berkley Gulp Alive 4 inch Shrimp that was also sprayed with
Mustad Activate Spray. When a bucktail was used instead of a
sinker, it was also tipped with a shrimp.
