After a couple failed attempts at chasing the blitzing bonito close to shore on Martha’s Vineyard, Chris Megan and I headed off to the Hooter, where light-tackle, high-speed trolling is the preferred tactic.
Here’s how we geared up for the trip:
Rods/Reels/Line
Reels: Shimano TranX 300
Rods: Shimano Teramar North East Casting TMCE70M
Main Line: PowerPro 30-pound Test
Leader: 10 feet of 25-pound-test Seaguar Blue Label (attached to main line with an FG Knot)
Rigs/Lures/Bait
Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10 (Red Head UV and Gold Green Mackerel)
Apparel:
Chris
Xtratuf Mossy Oak Elements 6-inch Ankle Deck Boot
Jimmy
Columbia PFG Terminal Outdry Hybrid Jacket
XtraTuf RealTree 6-inch Ankle Deck Boot
Fuel
Misc
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