Whether you’re a seasoned angler heading offshore for marlin or a first-time visitor eager to hook your first dorado, having the right tackle makes all the difference. At Tag Cabo Sportfishing, we not only run top-tier fishing charters — we also stock and recommend gear that’s been tested and proven in the waters of Los Cabos. As a local tackle shop in Cabo San Lucas, we’re proud to help anglers gear up with confidence.
✅ Why the Right Gear Matters in Cabo
The fishing grounds around Cabo San Lucas are some of the most productive in the world, but they also demand durable, well-matched equipment. The Pacific side brings strong currents and big game like striped marlin, blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo, while the Sea of Cortez offers great inshore action for roosterfish, snapper, and grouper. Using the wrong gear can mean lost fish — or worse, broken tackle.
🛠️ Our Go-To Brand: Shimano
At Tag Cabo Sportfishing, Shimano is our trusted choice — and has been for over a decade. We’ve used Shimano products across hundreds of trips and tournament battles, and their performance is unmatched in Baja waters.
Why Shimano?
- Reels: From the legendary Stella spinning reels to powerful Talica and Tiagra conventional setups, Shimano offers smooth drag, precision gearing, and top-tier reliability.
- Rods: Shimano rods like the Terez and Trevala series are built for strength and sensitivity — perfect for jigging, trolling, or casting poppers at surface-feeding dorado.
- Lines & Leaders: Shimano’s braided and fluorocarbon lines hold up under pressure and resist abrasion in rocky bottom areas.
- Lures: New to our shop — Shimano’s line of saltwater lures, which we’ll be testing and reviewing on our YouTube channel in real-time fishing conditions.
📹 Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel as we put Shimano lures to the test and share results, tips, and rigging advice straight from the boat.
🧰 Cabo Tackle Checklist: What You’ll Need
Whether you’re buying for a full offshore charter or planning to fish from shore, here’s a basic list of essential gear we recommend (all available in-store):
🐟 Offshore (Marlin, Tuna, Dorado):
- Rod: Shimano Terez XXH or XH
- Reel: Shimano Talica 25/50 II-Speed or Tiagra 30W
- Line: 65–80 lb braid with 100–130 lb fluorocarbon leader
- Lures: Trolling skirts, jet heads, Nomad Madmacs, Shimano OCEA poppers
🐠 Inshore (Roosterfish, Snapper, Grouper):
- Rod: Shimano Trevala MH–H or Terez Inshore
- Reel: Shimano Stella SW 8000–14000 or Saragosa SW
- Line: 30–50 lb braid with 40–60 lb leader
- Lures: Stickbaits, bucktail jigs, Yo-Zuri minnows, topwater plugs
🛍️ Visit Our Cabo San Lucas Tackle Shop
We’re more than a charter company — our shop is stocked with the exact gear we use on our boats. Stop by to get custom advice from our crew, who fish these waters every week. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your reel, test a new jig, or just need terminal tackle before your trip, we’ve got you covered.
📍 Location: Inside the Cabo San Lucas Marina
📞 Contact us: tagsportfishing@gmail.com
📦 Exclusive In-Store Offers for Shimano tackle and gear bundles
🎬 Follow the Action on YouTube
Want to see this gear in action before buying? Subscribe to our YouTube channel where we post reviews, rigging tips, and actual fish-catching footage using the tackle we recommend. It’s your behind-the-scenes look into fishing Cabo like a pro.
Tag Cabo Sportfishing — Your source for top tackle, trusted brands, and real-world fishing experience in Cabo San Lucas.