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Fly rods should be stiff, fast-action graphite 11- to 12-weight models, with a fighting butt. Reels should be heavy-duty models that 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. Floating lines will be used in most instances but be sure to bring a spare spool with an intermediate or sinking line incase the guides want you to fish the channels or dropoffs.

For 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 as well as a good set of stripping gloves or finger guards.