Fishing Revilla Gigedos Checklist

By Dave Braun?

This checklist is being compiled to give you an idea of what to bring on a winter trip to the Revilla Gigedos Island Chain. The two primary targets are giant yellowfin tuna and wahoo. The list is extensive. We will make an attempt to prioritize the tackle to allow people who fly in lighten their loads. If this is your first trip it may be adviseable to rent a tackle package. Click on hyperlinks for more details.

Rods

• Penn 50SW two speed reel with 80lb. mono and short roller guide rod.
• Penn 30SW two speed reel with 60lb.
• Newell 400 or 500 series high speed reel for throwing iron and wahoo bombs.
• Penn 4/0 conventional reel with 40lb. mono

Tackle Box

• Mauraders
• Wahoo bombs
• Wahoo leaders
• Swivels, rings, snaps
• Feathers,Marlin jigs
• Lead
• Mackeral Rigs
• Jigs : Hopkins, Salas, Tady, UFO with single hooks
• Wire, sleeves
• Heavy Mono / Flourocarbon Leader material

Hooks

• Tuna : Circle hooks, Super Mutu, Welded Eye Sea deamon
• Wahoo: Wire leaders

Accessories

• Rod Belt
• Stand-up Harness
• Diagonal Pliers
• Crimping tool
• Swedging tool
• Nut Drivers
• Boots
• Rain Gear (seasonal)
• Trolling strap

Personel (packed in soft duffle bag)

• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Shaving kit, tooth paste, deoderant, shampoo
• Odor eaters for inside your boots.
• Dramamine
• Medications
• Clothing: Shorts
• Towels

Optional

• Alarm clock
• First aid kit
• Dirty laundry bag