A West Coast Pro Reveals All

“Fish on!” I exclaimed as line poured off the unmanned 15lb. spinner in the port rod holder. We scrambled to get off the hook and chase down the runaway freight train attached to the other end of the 30lb. fluorocarbon leader we’d been using to free line small chunks back to a school of red-hot mangroves. Within a few seconds the spool was showing metal and then… Pop! We had officially been “smoked”!

Rigging natural baits by the numbers

Like with almost everything in life, the more time and effort you invest in something, the more of a positive and successful outcome you can expect. The same holds true for paying special attention to even the most minuet details, which often make the biggest difference, especially when there are big dollars and even bigger egos on the line.