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Essential Gear for Your First Inshore Casting Trip
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Mark Wilber Guzon
Starting your first inshore adventure doesn’t have to be complicated. This curated list brings together gear trusted by anglers worldwide, simple, efficient, and ready for saltwater action. Whether you’re casting from the Florida flats, Nova Scotia’s...
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🎣 Core Setup Essentials
 
🪝 Terminal Tackle & Line Accessories
 
🧢 3. Comfort & Protection Gear

🎣 Core Setup Essentials

Your foundation for every cast, reliable, balanced, and built for salt.

 
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Penn Battle III Spinning Combo – A powerhouse combo that’s smooth, tough, and built for saltwater battles.
Penn Battle 3
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Shimano Sedona FI Spinning Reel – Lightweight precision with reliable drag for inshore versatility.
Shimano Sedona
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Daiwa BG Spinning Reel – Known for unmatched durability and seamless line control.
Daiwa Reels
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Ugly Stik Inshore Select Rod – Sensitive yet strong — perfect for feeling light bites.
Ugly Stik Inshore Select Spinning Rod, 7' Medium Fishing Rod
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PowerPro Super8Slick V2 Braid (20lb) – Casts long, resists salt, and stays strong fish after fish.
PowerPro Braided Fishing Line, Ppr Ssv2 20Lb 150Yd Mossgrn ...
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🪝 Terminal Tackle & Line Accessories

The small gear that makes a big difference when it counts.

 
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Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader (20–30lb) – Virtually invisible and abrasion-resistant.
Seaguar Fluorocarbon Leader
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Owner SSW Inshore Circle Hooks – Sharp, strong, and ideal for clean releases.
Owner 5178-171 SSW Circle Hook 6 per Pack Size 7/0 Fishing Hook
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KastKing Cutthroat Split Ring Pliers – Corrosion-proof and made for quick lure swaps.
Pliers & Scissors
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Mustad Rolling Swivels – Keeps your line twist-free for smoother retrieves.
Swivels
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Plano Edge Terminal Box – Weather-sealed organization for your small essentials.
Plano Edge Terminal Small Hook Retainer Box, 3-Pack
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🧢 3. Comfort & Protection Gear

 
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Columbia PFG Terminal Tackle Shirt – Breathable, sun-protective, and quick-drying.
Columbia Mens PFG Terminal Tackle Long Sleeve Shirt, Sun Protection, Gulf ...
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Huk Waypoint Shorts – Stretchy, water-resistant comfort built for coastal heat.
HUK Waypoint 7.5" Quick-Dry Fishing Shorts
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Pelagic End Game Fishing Gloves – Superior grip and protection from braided lines.
PELAGIC End Game Fishing Gloves
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Costa Del Mar Sunglasses – Polarized clarity that cuts glare on open water.
Costa Del Mar Men's Motu Polarized Rectangular Sunglasses, Matte Black ...
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Buff UVX Neck Gaiter – Lightweight UV defense for all-day comfort.
CoolNet UV® | Your neck gaiter for the summer - BUFF®️
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