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Fly rods should be stiff, fast-action graphite 11- to 12-weight models, with a fighting butt and even a fore-grip midway between the regular grip and the first stripping guide, which helps fishermen lean into powerful fish. Reels should be heavy-duty models that can hold at least 300 yards of 30-lb dacron backing. Big Trevally will typically head off in a certain direction and there is little you can do to slow them down until they decide to stop. Lines should match the designated rod weight, however if you are not used to casting a 12 weight rod with a heavier fly it often helps to upload your rod with an extra line weight i.e. WF13F on a 12 weight rod. Floating lines will be used in most instances and should be your go-too line. Be sure to bring a spare spool with and intermediate or sinking line incase the guides want to fish the channels or dropoffs. Leaders: We recommend a straight shot of 60-100 lb. abrasion-resistant mono or fluorocarbon, 6-9 feet long. For the sake of conservation we do not promote the lengthly fight of fish on light leaders or tippets and therefore do not encourage IGFA leaders. Trevally have sizeable denticles in their mouths and sharp gill plates which can slice through line. They also have scutes on the wrist of their tales which are extremely sharp and will go through a leader in no time. It is for this reason that we also recommend you bring a glove for handling Trevally once landed.