Considered best for storage, and for dirty laundry.
Clothing
Pants:
Bring a change for each day. Light material is best.
Shirts:
You may need 1 or 2 each day. If you're sun sensitive, long sleeves are in order. Light fabric for quick drying and coolness in warm weather.
Socks:
Yes! The more the better. at least a pair for each day.
Undies:
Don't forget them!
Shorts:
For those hot sultry summer days.
Jacket:
For cool nights and cooler days.
Sneakers:
Bring two pair so you'll always have a dry pair.
Rubber Boots
One pair of short, comfortable boots.
Hat
Wide brim, baseball caps, foreign legion. Think Sun protection.
Sun Glasses
Polarized to cut the glare. Security straps will prevent loss over the side.
Sun Screen
Sweat-proof, water-proof, the broad spectrum type.
Toiletries
Bath towels, shampoo, soap, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
Tools
Dykes (cross cutting pliers), duck bill pliers, holder and belt, hook sharpener, Cheap cotton gloves, Rod belt.
Rod Belt
A personal choice as to what is most comfortable to you.
Camera
Make sure you have a supply of batteries. Camcorders are also welcome.
Entertainment
Use the travel time to catch up on that favorite book. We have a great selection of DVD's, but you're more than welcome to bring one or two along to share.
Proof Of Citizenship
We do not clear customs on these trips. However, you will be offically visiting a foreign country. We recommend that you have a passport or certified copy of your birth certificate with you.
Sea Sickness
Check with your Physician for preferred method of prevention (Transderm patches are back! These appear to be highly successful). There are several over-the-counter products that are very effective. Your local Pharmacist would be another excellent source for recommendations.
The preferred brands of Rods: Calstar Grafighter, Calstar, Seeker Black Steel Graphite and Seeker Classic E Glass.
All Reels should have light weight Aluminum spools. Newell and Accurate are best.
Preferred brand of line is Izorline (blue or clear).
There are several variations on models and types of Rods and Reels. We've listed the model numbers that we feel work best. Your favorite California Saltwater Tackle Store can assist you in comparable products if you wish. If you need the name and phone numbers of a reputable Tackle Store near you, please call us.
2lb Spool of most commonly used: 30#, 40#, and 50# (Blue for day, Clear for day or night).
1 ea.
Sinkers:
Sliding 2oz, 4oz, 8oz
Torpedo 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 12 oz
Split Shot PSS-2 (good for Albacore)
12 ea.
12 ea.
1 bag
Casting Lures:
Salas 6X, Salas 6XJr, and CP105
Assorted colors: Chrome, Blue/White, Green/Yellow, etc. Treble and single hooks. When deciding on lures, it is sometimes best to wait and consult the personnel at Seaforth Landing Tackle, prior to your departure. They have current information and know what's working.
2 ea.
Trolling Lures:
Catchy Tackle Little Jet
Zuker or Sevenstrand Clones
Mexican Flag
Zucchini
S/S Double Hooks
1 ea.
1 ea.
1 ea.
2 ea.
Bass Lures:
A selection of: Scampies, LeadHeads, Mojo, Scroungers, etc.
3 rods and reels with 25#, 40#, and 60# assorted hooks 4'2 and 2's for anchovies and 2/0 - 6/0 for sardines assorted sinkers, 1/2 oz to 2 oz sliders 6 FishTrap lures with 2 oz heads and assorted tails 6 chrome and blue heavy lures with single hooks
Winter Fishing - ROCK COD TRIPS - PierPoint Landing, Long Beach
200 - 360 ft depth (Depending on weather) NO mono line - Dacron and SpectraONLY Up to 2 hooks Up to 4 lb weight
Wintertime Yellowtail 25 - 40 lb line Torpedo 2 to 4 oz Sliding sinkers 1 to 2 oz
Spring Fishing - Pierpoint Landing, Long Beach - 1 & 2 day
20 - 30 lb casting rod 40 - 50 lb bottom outfit 3/8 to 1 oz sliding sinkers 2 to 8 oz torpedo sinkers 1 to 6/0 hooks
Spring Rock Cod Fishing 200 - 360 ft depth (Depending on weather) NO mono line - Dacron and SpectraONLY Up to 2 hooks 1-2 lbs of weight
Personal Items 
assorted hooks 4'2 and 2's for anchovies and 2/0 - 6/0 for sardines
assorted sinkers, 1/2 oz to 2 oz sliders
6 FishTrap lures with 2 oz heads and assorted tails
6 chrome and blue heavy lures with single hooks
Another great resource is the California Fish and Game Fishing Directory Map.
