Light Tackle Gear Rod: Okuma Celilo (86 MA) or the Okuma SST (86 MA) Reel: Penn Battle 3000 or 4000 series Mainline: 15-pound monofilament For Bait: Carolina Rig: Leader Line: 15-pound fluorocarbon Swivels: 15-19mm barrel swivels Hooks: size #2 or #4 owner mosquito hooks Weights: 1-oz egg weight Beads: 8mm fishing beads Swim Bait Gear Rod: Okuma SST-S-902HA 1/2-2oz | 10-30lb | 9ft | H | MF Reel: Penn Spinfisher VI (3500 or 4500) Main Line: 30-pound braid Leader Line: 30-pound mono Lure Options: Jerk Bait Gear Rod: Okuma SST (86 MHA) Reel: Penn Battle 3000 or 4000 series Main Line: Leader Line: 15-pound fluorocarbon Lures: Lucky Craft FM 110 and Shimano WM 115 SP Shark Gear Rod: Fiblink Moonsniper (12 or 13 feet) Reel: Penn Battle 8000 Main Line: 50-pound braid Topshot: 80-pound nylon coated mono Leaders: Shark Leaders Weights: 8-ounce pyramid or 6-ounce sputnik Overall Take, 2025 and Beyond Keep in mind that the statistics presented here are solely representing my fishing activity

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Where and When to Use the Drop Shot Rig for Surf Fishing This rig is commonly used in bays and the surf alike
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