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Inshore Boat Setup
A do-it-all inshore boat rig for reds, trout, snook, and light nearshore fun.
Inshore BoatSaltwater
- Rod
- 7'0"–7'6" Medium to Medium-heavy, Fast spinning
- Reel
- 3000–4000 sealed spinning
- Main line
- 15–20 lb braid
- Leader
- 25–40 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook
- 2/0–4/0 circle (live bait) or jig head
- Rig
- Free-lined live bait, popping cork, or jig + soft plastic
- Lure / bait
- Live shrimp/pilchards, paddletails, topwater plugs
- Knot
- FG to leader; loop knot or uni to hook/lure
Why this setup works
Medium-heavy backbone lets you upsize baits and handle bigger snook and reds while staying light enough for trout.
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