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Pinoyfisher:
Lots of posts on rigs used, knot, rod, and reel suggestions, but no one is really saying where they get their gear from. I'll post up links of the actual gear I've purchased and hope the links haven't changed since my last purchases. I'll also name tackle shops where I've made purchases as well if it applies. I won't talk about rods and reels as most have theirs or have a fairly good idea on where to get them. Rigging is a different story. Early in my "big game" rigging days, finding good and reasonably priced gear wasn't the easiest thing for me. Lots of swivels purchased with no # test rating on them from Big 5 for example. Most of the items are overseas in origin, but I do find them to be nearly equal of the American stuff I've bought in the past, just cheaper and in larger quantities.

Hooks:
11/0 hooks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151045949939?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D151045949939%26_rdc%3D1

Heat Shrink Tubing
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170900471355?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D170900471355%26_rdc%3D1

3-Way Swivels
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281657867896?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D281657867896%26_rdc%3D1

Colored Beads
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=6mm+100+Count+Pkgs+Faceted+Opaque+ROYAL+BLUE+USA+Made+Acrylic+Plastic+Beads&_itemId=331598176424&_trksid=p2047675.m4096

175lb Multi-Strand Wire Leader
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=STAINLESS+STEEL+WIRE+LEADER+34+FEET+10m+170+lbs+TEST+1X7+STRAND+NYLON+COATED&_itemId=151735772962&_trksid=p2047675.m4096

7-Strand wire leader can also be purchased at Squidco for a pretty good price and is my go to when I can't wait for my next online purchase to arrive.

Mini Glow Sticks for rod tips
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=50+1+5+Small+Assorted+Mini+Glow+Sticks+B00530KAY8&_itemId=261964650666&_trksid=p2047675.m4096

Sputnik Sinkers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190556416720?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D190556416720%26_rdc%3D1

Eric H:
@ Pinoy

That's a damn good price on circles. Are they sharp or do they need to be touched up?

I just ordered sputniks from Klammer yesterday.

sasquatch:
Pretty much the same here. Got beads at wal mart and different hooks.

Pinoyfisher:

--- Quote from: Eric H on December 30, 2015, 01:53:26 PM ---@ Pinoy

That's a damn good price on circles. Are they sharp or do they need to be touched up?

I just ordered sputniks from Klammer yesterday.

--- End quote ---

Very sharp hooks! I've only had them bend on me once, but to be fair, I did use the same exact rig 4x prior to it bending and I caught 2 surf bats over 50" and my lone soupfin on the rig. It was pretty bent out of shape on the soupfin. Pretty strong to me!

Fish Jerk:
HOOKS
I just picked found these hooks and bought a pack of the 13/0 to check them out. Hell of a steal at $5.99 per 25, even if you factor in the shipping.
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/eagle-claw-lazar-sharp-circle-sea-single-hooks-25-pack?repChildCatid=1004592
Here is a picture for size ref on the 13/0, wire gauge appears to be 3x-4x strong.


I also like these hooks in 10/0 size.
http://catalog.catfishconnection.com/itemdetail.php?itemnumber=L2022G-10%2F0
Here is a size ref pic.


SINKERS
I usually get my Sputniks from Klammer42 on ebay as well
http://www.ebay.com/sch/klammer42/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

I recently ordered some sinkers from Seabrookfishingsinkers on ebay, he makes the Gemini style Breakout and splashdown style sinkers.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/seabrookfishingsinkers/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

ROD-TIP GLOW
I bought a box of these a year ago and still have plenty. Best size for the heavier rods most of us use is the XXL size.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-x-Chemical-Light-Fishing-Fluorescent-Glow-Stick-Clip-On-Tip-Free-Shipping-/370711736603?var=&hash=item565024311b:m:mOds_FlWBIVdtPQj7GFlubQ

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