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🎯 Target Species & Conditions:
In this special Double Slam episode, we fished the pristine flats of Big Pine in the Florida Keys. Calm winds, crystal-clear water, and cooperative tides allowed us to pursue a coveted Grand Slam: bonefish, tarpon, and permit — all in one day. The perfect recipe for an unforgettable light-tackle experience.
🔧 Full Gear List:
Rods:
Daiwa 7’ TD SOL Inshore Spinning Rod Medium Light
Daiwa 7’ TD SOL Inshore Spinning Rod Medium
Reels:
Daiwa BG MQ 3000
Daiwa BG MQ 4000
Line:
Daiwa J-Braid 8lb (on 3000)
Daiwa J-Braid 10lb (on 4000)
🛠 Why We Chose This Daiwa Gear
Rod Highlights:
Daiwa TD SOL Inshore Spinning Rod (Medium Light / Medium)
HVF Carbon Technology: Delivers a light, crisp blank for precision casting and strike detection.
X45 Bias Construction: Reduces blank twist during hook sets, increasing casting accuracy.
Fuji Tangle-Free Guides: Smooth, frictionless line flow maximizes distance and accuracy — crucial when sight-fishing spooky fish.
Versatility: Perfect for throwing small jigs, soft plastics, and live baits to bonefish, tarpon, and permit.
Reel Highlights:
Daiwa BG MQ 3000 / 4000
Monocoque Aluminum Body: One-piece design provides maximum rigidity and torque for better hook sets.
Oversized DIGIGEAR System: Smooth and powerful retrieve even under heavy load.
Air Rotor Design: Reduces startup inertia, perfect for subtle presentations on spooky flats.
Waterproof Drag System: Consistent performance even after prolonged saltwater exposure.
Line Highlights:
Daiwa J-Braid (8lb / 10lb)
8-Strand Construction: Creates a smooth, round profile for maximum casting distance.
Ultra-thin Diameter: Allows for stealthy presentations in shallow, clear water.
Superior Abrasion Resistance: Essential when fishing near structure, grass beds, and mangrove roots.
🎯 Tactical Breakdown: How The Day Unfolded
Bonefish: Calm, glassy mornings with excellent visibility allowed us to locate subtle mud puffs on the flats. The light action of the TD SOL Inshore Rods allowed precise presentations to skittish bonefish.
Tarpon: Pre-dawn rollers and rolling schools presented perfect opportunities to sight-cast with live bait and jigs. The BG MQ reels provided buttery-smooth drags to handle the acrobatics of juvenile tarpon.
Permit: With the tide pushing, schools of permit gathered facing into the current. The longer casts and stealthy J-Braid allowed perfect crab presentations without spooking the school.
"When that sun came up behind the cloud, we had one of those magic moments where everything aligned — we were able to double up on bonefish, tarpon, and permit nearly back-to-back." — Tom Rowland