During the day we will be deep-dropping. At night we will be anchoring from 450-600ft for blackfin snappers, blackfin tunas & queens. On the second and third days, we will be deep dropping from sunrise to sunset. Targeting species such as blueline tilefish, grey and golden tilefish, snowy grouper, yellow-edge grouper, warsaw grouper, queen snapper, blackbelly rosefish, scamp grouper, kitty Mitchell, snowy’s warsaw, and many, many more!
4 & 5 day trips to Pulley Ridge & Beyond!
Pulley Ridge Recommended Tackle
Slow Pitch/Vertical Jigging
We allow slow pitch & vertical jigging on all our long-range trips. Torpedo & flat back style jigs work the best, shop our list of preferred vendors below with their favorite colors. Check out some of our favorite SPJ combos and links to purchase each.
Daytime/Deep Drops Recommended Tackle
Reels-
If you are going to utilize electric/power assist reels for daytime deep dropping in 600-1000 ft. of water (highly recommended) nothing beats the handheld Daiwa Seborg 800 / 1200 or the Shimano Beastmaster, loaded with 50 lb test braid (NO BRAID HEAVIER THAN 65LB will be allowed to be fished. We have Tanacom 1000 rentals through Reel Play Fishing Rentals at an additional cost.
Two-speed reels are a solid option as they provide both speed and torque. If you would like to fish with a hand crank reel then we can recommend-
– Accurate BV 500 or 600
-Shimano Talica 16 or 20
Manual conventional reels should be loaded with 50 lb. test braid with a 50 lb. test monofilament top shot.
Stay away from heavy braided lines like 80 lb. – 200 lb. test. This is way too heavy and will require you to fish too much lead to hold the bottom.
While (1) fully charged deep cycle 12 V group 27 marine battery is likely enough. Also, if possible bring an extra power cord and/or make sure your current power cord works seamlessly with your battery in regards to alligator clips or plugs. Please be able to disconnect quickly. Alligator clips are best. You need to be mobile!
If you have a Diawa Tanacom please purchase an extra power cord. These cords are very fragile and fail all the time and yours will too. Please be prepared.
Rods Recommendation:
8’0″ rated for nothing less than 30-60 lb. line. yes, we recommend 8 feet because of the platform you fishing off of. You want something with enough backbone to handle three pounds of lead and a big fish, yet still, be light/comfortable enough to hold all day long and have a soft enough tip to detect strikes. Straight butt rods & bent butt rods are welcome. You need to be mobile!
Bait-
Daytime-
We will be using whole white California squid for bait during the day. This is included in the price but you are welcome to bring your own bait if you choose.
Hooks-
We highly recommend you tie your rigs instead of crimps. It is much easier with tangles.
You will need the following:
– 7/0 circle hooks Owner SSW
– 9/0 circle hooks Owner SSW
–NO MORE THAN TWO HOOK CHICKEN RIGS
Lead-
Count on fishing 2 lbs of lead (32 oz), sometimes 3 or 4 lb. sash weights are required depending on conditions, but 2 lbs. is typically what we will be using.
– Two Pound Leads
– Three Pound Leads
– Four Pound Leads
We recommend atleast 4 of each size lead!