Finding Your Perfect Setup
From redfish tailing in grass flats to speckled trout prowling oyster beds, our Gulf Coast waters demand gear that can handle it all. We've curated equipment perfect for Alabama's diverse inshore conditions and stock fresh live bait daily - fiddler crabs, shrimp, and bull minnows for when artificial lures aren't getting the job done.

Light Tackle Setup 
For finesse fishing our inshore waters, a 7' medium-light rod paired with a 2500-size reel and 10lb braid gives you the perfect blend of sensitivity and control. This lighter combo excels when working live shrimp under popping corks or tossing soft plastics for speckled trout, while still having enough backbone to handle slot-sized redfish when they crash your bait.

All-Around Setup 
The versatile workhorse for Gulf Coast inshore fishing is a 7'6" medium-heavy rod matched with a 3000-size reel and 20lb braid. This setup handles everything from working jigs around oyster bars to throwing topwater plugs over grass flats. With enough power to control bigger fish but still light enough for all-day casting, it's the ideal choice for targeting slot reds and gator trout.

Heavy Structure Setup 
When bull reds push inshore or you're battling big fish around docks and bridges, reach for a 7' heavy-fast rod with a 4000-size reel spooled with 30lb braid. This beefier combination gives you the stopping power needed to keep fish away from pilings and oyster bars, while still maintaining enough finesse to work bigger baits effectively around structure.