Ulua Fishing Gear (under construction)

Welcome to the gear page. This is where you can learn about the basic gear needed to fish for the Ulua! we will cover Baitcasting,and Slide-Bait fishing. we will also compare and review new poles, terminal tackle, etc. email your suggestions,and ideas. Reels Rods Rigs

Baitcasting Basics

• Baitcasting Rods (11-13ft fast action rods made local in Hawaii with 14-18 tip and steel butt cap)
• Reels (smaller penn or newell reels in the 3/0 size range)
• 30-50lb Line
• 1/0 barrel swivels
• 60-100lb wire leader
• 20-24 tankichi hooks or equivalent
• Sand spikes and strong cord to tie down your rod(so the waves,and fish will not take it from you!)
• 4-8oz weights (with or without grabber wires. you need the wires in strong currents)
• Headlamp to see with, good shoes or tabis, extra headlamps, camping gear for staying overnight, and food and water.
• Bait (tako legs, Tohei, or small live baits, etc.)

Additional gear needed for Slide Bait Fishing

• Slidebait Rods (12-14ft fast action rods with 18-24 tips, steel buttcaps and heavy duty guides)
• Reels (penn 4/0 or larger, newell 545-646 or equivalent)
• 50-100lb Line
• Slide stops, and pigtail slide swivels
• 200-300lb mono or wire leader
• 30-50lb leadline
• 8-12oz weights w/ wire legs
• Big ulua hooks (50+, 16-20 tuna circle)
• Headlamp,tabis,pole or slide gaff, tie downs, camping gear, etc.)
• Bait (whole Tako, Eel fillets, live bait, etc.)