SUGGESTED GEAR

SALMON

TROLLING:

Rods: Shimano Talora 70MC, CalStar T500, or Seeker MLB 30

Reels: Shimano TLD 5, 10, 15 or TLD star 15/30 or Penn 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 with 20 lb. monofilament

Tackle: Sinker releases (dog whistle style), leaders, 2 1/2 lb. sinkers

Optional Tackle: Flashers, rotary style bait holders, various spoons and Apexes

MOOCHING:

Rods: Shimano Salmon/Steelhead Rods, CalStar T608

Reels: Shimano Calcutta 250 or 400s, Newell 220 or 229, Penn 525 with 12-20 lb. monofilament

Tackle: Slydo (weight sliders), snap swivels, 6 ft. mooching leaders, torpedo weights (3-8 oz.), or banana sinkers (3-8 oz.)

ROCKFISH

Rods: Shimano Talora 70MC, CalStar 700XL or 700L

Reels: Shimano TLD 5, 10, 15, TLD Star 15/30, Newell 220 or 229, Penn 500, 525 with 20-30 lb. monofilament

Tackle: Swimbaits, P-Line Laser Minnow (1 - 6 oz.), Shrimp Flies (P-Line Farallone Feathers), sinkers (2-8 oz.)

LIVE BAIT: Striped Bass, Halibut, Rockfish

Rods: Shimano Talora 70MC, CalStar 700XL, 800XL, GX-7, GX-8, T608

Reels: Shimano Calcutta 250 or 400s, Newell 220 or 229, Penn 500, 525 with 15-30 lb. monofilament

Tackle: 3-way leaders, Owner SSW, Mutu Light, or Gamakatsu Octopus hooks size 1 - 2/0, sinkers (1/4-3/4 oz. rubbercore, 2-8 oz. torpedo)

ALBACORE

Rods: Shimano Talora 70MC(25 lb.), CalStar 800XL(20lb.), 700 L(25 lb.), 700ML(30 lb.), 700M(40 lb.)

Reels: Shimano TLD 5, 10 (25 lb.), TLD 15, TLD 20/40, Trinidad 16, or Torium 16(30 lb.), Shimano Trinidad 20 or Torium 20(40 lb.)

Tackle:

Hooks: Owner Gorilla or Fly-Liner (size 1-3/0)

Jigs: Swimbaits (anchovy, black/purple) with 1 - 2 oz. leadheads, P-Line Laser Minnows 2 - 4 oz., 6X Jr., TLC (chrome/blue)

Sinkers: rubbercore and split shots(1/4-1 oz.) egg sinkers (1/4-2 oz.)

GIANT HUMBOLDT SQUID

Rods: CalStar 765ML(50lb.)

Reels: Shimano TLD 20 2-SPEED or TLD 30 2-SPEED, Penn 113HL (4/0) or 114HL (6/0) with 65 or 80 lb. spectra and 50 - 80 lb. topshot

Tackle: Assorted squid jigs and torpedo sinkers ranging from 4 oz. - 16 oz.

Things to bring:

Besides yourself, you should remember to pack a good lunch, dress in layers, wear waterproof shoes or boots, bring sunscreen and motion sickness medication

Open party and charter rates include:

-Usage of the vessel
-Crew
-Fuel
-and Bait only

We can provide rod rentals, tackle, licenses, fish cleaning, and filleting upon request.