In the following we have complied a list of the type of gear and tackle most commonly brought on a 4-6 day trips.  It is by not means a complete list and some people may even consider it to be more than needed.  Our main goal is to help our passengers be as prepared as possible for their trip aboard the Polaris Supreme.

 Personal Gear:
 

• Duffel Bags:  Instead of hard luggage use duffel bags.  It is more convenient for storage.
   
• Pants: Bring 1 change per day.  Light material is preferred so they dry quickly.
   
• Shirts: Bring 1 change per day.  If you are sun sensitive - long sleeves would be in order.  Light fabric for quick drying and coolness in hotter weather.
   
• Socks: Definitely bring a pair for every day, plus an extra pair.
   
• Shorts: For those hot sultry days to sunbathe and keep cool.
   
• Jacket and Sweatshirt: For those cold nights fishing bait.
   
• Sneakers: A good arch support helps keep your feet from getting sore.
   
• Rubber Boots: Make sure they are soft rubber and have a good arch support.
   
• Sandals: For hotter days down south.
   
• Hats: Straw or the type with the flaps down the back are preferred in hotter weather. Otherwise a baseball caps are fine
   
• Light Rain Gear: Very seldom used but appreciated when needed.
   
• Sun Glasses: polarized to cut the glare and help see into the water, with straps to prevent lose over the side.
   
• Sunscreen: Sweat-proof, water-proof, broad spectrum. SPF 15 or higher.
   
• Toiletries: Bath towels, shampoo, cream rinse, soap, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
   
• Tools: Dikes, duck bill pliers, holder, and belt. Hook sharpener.
   
• Rod Belts: Light leather type is fine for smaller fish. But for 7 day trips and longer you should have the heavy aluminum type with a gimbal bar
   
• Harness: Should be the type that fit around your butt that you can sit it.  A kidney belt that rides low on your back is ok.
   
• Knee Pads: Come in handy when fighting large tuna.
   
• Rubber gloves: For handling your fish at the end of the trip.
   
• Camera and Film: For a vivid memory of your trip. Video recorders are often brought on trips as well. Our TV system is set up so you can play it back at the end of the day.
   
• Entertainment: During travel time it's nice to have books and magazines to read.  You can also bring VHS tapes and Walkman cassette players.
   
• Writing Material: Notebook, stationary, pens and pencils for making notes on what to bring next trip or keeping a log of the trip.
   
• Cocktail Mixes: We carry hard liquor sea stores on board but no mixes or cigarettes.  Remember our indoor areas are non-smoking.
   
• Seasick Medicine: Check with your doctor for preferred type. (scapolimine, bonamine, merrizine, wristbands, etc.)

Rods & Reels:

• 20 lb. live bait outfit (1)
   
• 30 lb. live bait outfit (1)
   
• 40 lb. live bait/jig outfit (1)
   
• 50 lb. live bait outfit (1)
   
• 60 lb. live bait outfit (1)
   
• 80 lb. trolling outfit (1)

    There are several variations on model numbers and types of rods and reels to numerous to list here.  Your favorite California slat water tackle store can help you with these variations.  If you need information on the location of the nearest qualified tackle store near you we would be glad to send you a list.  Just drop us a line

    When Choosing your rods most manufacturers will give you a range of line classes that a particular rod is rated for, always use the lower half of the ratings.  For example if a rod is rated for 30-60 lb., you will probably be looking at a 30 or 40 lb. class rod.  Seeker and Calstar are two of the better rod blanks for ocean sportfishing.  The guides on your rods should be ring type, hardened stainless steel for rods up to 40 lb.  All rods from 50 lb. and up should be stainless steel roller guides. Aftco makes the best roller guides.  And all rods in the 50 lb. class and up should have a 4-way gimbaled rod butt.

    When choosing reels in the lighter line class up to 50 lbs., Shimano, Newell and Penn all make a wide range of reels. For 60 lbs. and up you need to stick with Shimano and Penn and go to their 2 speed solid frame reels.  Shimano definitely has the lead in quality and reliability here.  The Shimano TLD 30 II two-speed is our favorite reel for a 50-60 lb. rig to land the 80-200 lb. bluefin and bigeye on these trips.

   There are several brands of quality line available for the anglers, we recommend P-Line.

Terminal Tackle:

• Hooks - Eagle Claw, laser sharp. L118Mag - bronze finish.
  36 ea. - 1, 2, 1/0, 2/0, 4/0, 6/0 and 9/0
  Mustad 7691 Big Game 10 ea. 7/0
   
• Line - The most common line size where extra is needed is 40 lb. and 50 lb.    If you need to re-fill you can purchase line on board.
  Mono Leader Material - 30 ft. of 200 lb. mono for leaders. One pair of crimping pliers for mono.  Mono and wire crimping pliers are different. Get one of each.
   
• Mono Sleeves - 40 ea. for 200 lb. mono
   
• Wire - 30 foot spool of 40 lb. Sevenstrand (1)
           30 foot spool of 60 lb. Sevenstrand (2)
           30 foot spool of 90 lb. Sevenstrand (1)
           30 foot spool of 400 lb. Duratest 49 strand (1)
      All stainless steel wire is UNCOATED (no plastic coating)
   
• Wire Sleeves - 300 ea. A-2, 100 ea. A-3, 24 ea. A-8 All Sevenstrand Sleeves
  One wire crimping pliers
   
• Rings - Heavy duty welded wire type 24 ea. #5 or small, 50 ea. #7 or medium, 24 ea. # 9 or large
   
• Swivels - 6 ea. # 7 ball bearing type
   
• Sinkers - Split-shot 24 ea. - 1/4 oz. & 3/8 oz. 
  Rubber-core 24 ea. 1/2 oz. & 1 oz.
  Sliding 12 ea. 1 oz., 2 oz., 4 oz., 6 oz., 8 oz., & 12 oz.
  Torpedo 12 ea. 6 oz., 8 oz., & 12 oz.,
   
• Bass Lures - Lead Heads 5 ea. 3/4 oz., 1 oz., & 1 1/2 oz.  
  Plastic Swim Baits - 5 ea. 5", 6", 8" and 10" in assorted colors.  Check with your local tackle store for any hot new colors
   
• Casting Lures - 6 total, small heavies, assort colors, chrome, blue/white, green/yellow, etc. with treble hooks.  single hooks are okay.  
  12  total small heavies assorted chrome, bronze purple anodized, etc., with forged single hooks. 
  2 total large heavies white or chrome with treble hooks.
  "Bombs" 6 total. When deciding on lures it is sometimes best to wait and consult your tackle store prior to leaving on your trip.  There may be some hot new jig out.
   
• Trolling Lures - 1 Mexican Flag, 1 Zucchini, 2 stainless steel double hooks. 
  2 Bonita Plugs or Flashdancers  Black/Orange favored color.
  1 Marlin jig and a 10/0 forged single hook. Green/Black is a popular color.
  We have trolling rods set-up for all passengers to use when it is their turn to troll.
   
• Squid catchers - 2 total  (green or white)
   
• Mackerel Catchers - 2 ea. 4 fly Handy Dandys with #4 hook and 30 lb. test.
                              2 ea/ 4 fly Yo-Zuri with small hooks
   
• Tackle Box - Wood or Plastic to store your tackle

   Remember for the angler not wishing to make the initial investment you can borrow rods, reels, harnesses and rod belts on board the boat free of charge when you book your trip.  Just reserve then with Susan.  Tackle can be purchased on board as needed at reasonable tackle store prices.

   If you are confused as to how you will be rigging your gear, don't fret, we have tackle seminars on all of our trips.  There are also several helpful books.  Stand-Up Fishing by Nick Curcionie is an excellent choice.