Tackle and Fishing Tools
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Pliers and Scissors are sorta necessary. You can also use a multi-tool but a dedicated pair of needle nose pliers and scissors will be quicker on the water.
Kast King 5” Pliers -Link
These pliers are affordable and a great size for both small and large fish. Keep them greased but if they rust, soak them in white vinegar overnight.
Gerber Saltwater Scissors -Link
The Gerber scissors will last forever and stay sharper longer than most. Cuts braid easy and great for cutting up crabs.
Jigging World DeHooker - Link
Great for quick release and not having to touch the fish.
Tackle Storage
Plano Waterproof 3700 Tackle Box - Link
Great for keeping the rust off your lures in the salt and protecting them from the rain as well. Its waterproof and you can customize the dividers. Fits everything for most days in NYC and slips easily in a backpack.
Fish Species Specific Terminal Tackle
Saltwater
For Striped Bass you have to use in-line Circle hooks with Bait. I'd recommend size 3/0 - 9/0.
Owner SSW In-Line Straight Eye Circle Hook 7/0 - Link
This will also work for Bluefish, Weakfish, Cobia and other gamefish with similar mouth sizes.
For Tautog (Blackfish) any Size 3/0 - #6 hook will work. For larger Tautog focus on #3/0 - #1. Smaller Tautog #1 - #6
Owner SSW #1/0 Hook pack - Link
Owner Cutting Point Size #6 Hook -Link
For Sea Bass & Sheepshead any Size 3/0 - #1 hook
Owner SSW #1 Hook pack - Link
For Porgy any Size #1/0 - #6 hook
Owner SSW #1/0 Hook pack - Link
Owner Cutting Point Size #6 Hook -Link
Freshwater - NYC parks are No Lead and Barbless Hooks. For jig heads, tungsten works great.
For Largemouth Bass Size #3/0 - #6 hook (barbless, or crush the barb)
Owner Barbless No Escape Hooks #2 Hook pack - Link
Keitech Super Round Tungsten Jig head 1/16oz - Link
Worm hook:
Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG Offset Worm Hook - Link
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