Mastering these six rigs will prepare you for offshore trolling in all waters of Florida. You’ll be set for catching all the primary pelagic species, including dolphin, wahoo, sailfish and blackfin tuna, as well as coastal pelagics like kingfish, Spanish mackerel and cobia. Once you get these rigs under your belt, you can spend your time on the water confidently checking conditions and searching for the bite, knowing you have what it takes to handle the game.
These rigs are called terminal tackle, because they’re the end game. What goes into making them assumes some skill with the basics of rigging, like knot tying, hook changing, acquaintance with materials like leaders, swivels and wire, and also, for the heavier rigs, crimping. The specialized tools you’ll need include appropriate cutters for…