Sinker Types:

• Egg sinkers: Ideal for Carolina rigs

• Pyramid sinkers: Hold better in rough current

• Coin or flat sinkers: Good for slow roll along the bottom

Terminal Tackle: Is the gear at the end of your fishing line that you cast out with your bait or lure. This includes a variety of components essential for a successful fishing trip, especially in the saltwater environment. 

• ☐ Assorted Sinkers Types:

Pyramid sinkers: Popular for sandy bottoms as their shape helps them hold in the sand.

Sputnik sinkers (spider weights): Feature wire legs that dig into the bottom, providing maximum hold in strong currents or surf.

Other types: Egg, bullet, slip, and teardrop sinkers are also used depending on water conditions and the type of fishing.

• ☐ Barrel Swivels and Snap Swivels

Swivels: Small barrel-shaped connectors that allow the line or lure to rotate independently.

Snaps: A bent piece of wire that allows for quick lure changes without retying.

Snap swivels: Combine a swivel and a snap for convenience. 

☐ Beads (to protect knots and attract fish)

• ☐ Hooks Types:  

Circle hooks: Designed to hook the fish in the corner of the mouth or lip, minimizing deep hooking and making catch and release easier.

J-hooks: A more traditional style, versatile for both live bait and lures, effective for setting the hook quickly.

Baitholder hooks: Features barbs on the shank to secure bait, particularly useful with soft plastics or fresh bait.

• ☐ Rigs: Fish-finder rigs or carolina rigs are popular for surf fishing. 

Fish Finder Rig: Allows the line to move freely through a sinker slide, letting the fish take the bait without feeling resistance.

Pompano Rig (chicken rig): Uses multiple dropper loops with hooks for presenting multiple baits.

Leopard Shark Pulley Rig: Designed for targeting larger sharks. 

• ☐ Pre-tied rigs (optional)

• Bait & Lures

  • ☐ Natural Bait (sand crabs, shrimp, squid, anchovy)

  • ☐ Artificial Lures (jerkbaits, swimbaits, spoons, soft plastics)

  • ☐ Pro-Cure or scented attractants

• ☐ Lures

• ☐ Bait: Cut bait (like mullet or shrimp), artificial lures, or live bait, depending on the target species. 

• ☐ Tackle Organization: A tackle box or bag to keep your gear organized. 

• Tools & Extras

  • ☐ Sand Spike Rod Holder

  • ☐ Long-Nose Pliers

  • ☐ Bait Knife or Scissors

  • ☐ Cutting Board (small)

  • ☐ Ruler or Fish Measuring Device

  • ☐ Bait Bucket or Cooler

• ☐ Knife: For cutting bait, rigging lines, and other tasks. 

• ☐ Pliers: For removing hooks and crimping leaders. 

• Optional Essentials

  • ☐ Tackle Box or Bag

  • ☐ Hand Towel or Wipes

  • ☐ First Aid Kit

  • ☐ Headlamp or Flashlight (for early morning/evening sessions)