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Gear, by build stage
A rig is a chain of stages, and each stage has two or three numbers that decide whether it works with the ones either side of it. Every page here is a spec table first and a recommendation second.
15 stages · 101 catalogued parts · source: src/data/catalog
73 parts have checked, exact product links. Browse those choices with the verified size or package shown on each button.
Shop verified gear →The first two stages are not purchases. The target species sets every tolerance downstream: hook window, line test, drag floor, leader material. The venue sets depth, current, corrosion, and what you have to wear. Water is chosen inside the studio, where it can drive the simulation.
- hook.terminalHookThe only part that actually touches the fish.11 parts · 9 linked
- bead.terminalBeadsoptionalKnot armour, spacers, and noise.5 parts · 3 linked
- swivel.terminalSwiveloptionalKills line twist. Also your weakest link if you cheap out.5 parts · 3 linked
- weight.terminalWeightoptionalGets you down, holds you there, or ruins the presentation.7 parts · 2 linked
- float.terminalFloatoptionalSuspends the bait and telegraphs the bite.5 parts · 1 linked
- storage.fieldStorageoptionalBoxes, sleeves, and the pliers you will absolutely need.7 parts · 5 linked
- apparel.fieldAppareloptionalDressed for the water temperature, not the parking lot.7 parts · 7 linked
- waders.fieldWadersoptionalHow deep you can go and how hard you slip.5 parts · 5 linked
- vessel.fieldVesseloptionalKayak, tube, or hull, matched to the water.5 parts · 4 linked
- tech.fieldTechoptionalSonar, cameras, and yes, bait-dropping drones.6 parts · 4 linked
The most versatile part at each stage
For each of the 71 rig parts we asked the solver to build the best rig it could around that part, for all 75 fish-and-water pairs we publish rigs for, and let the engine grade every one. This is the part at each stage with the most clean builds. Each part has its own page with every build, every check it trips, and what it pairs with.
| Stage | Part | Clean builds | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| hook.terminal | Owner Mutu Light Circle of 11 | 52/75 | ~$10 |
| mainline.connection | Sufix 832 Advanced Superline of 8 | 70/75 | ~$27 |
| leader.connection | Knot 2 Kinky Titanium Toothproof Leader of 5 | 65/75 | ~$34 |
| reel.platform | Penn Battle IV Spinning Reel of 8 | 61/75 | ~$130 |
| rod.platform | Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod of 9 | 51/75 | ~$45 |
| lure.platform | Berkley Gulp! Shrimp of 8 | 57/75 | ~$10 |
| weight.terminal | Bullet Weights Egg Sinkers of 7 | 64/75 | ~$5 |
| float.terminal | Thill Center Slider Slip Float of 5 | 35/75 | ~$8 |
| swivel.terminal | Tactical Anglers Power Clip of 5 | 64/75 | ~$10 |
| bead.terminal | Danielson Plastic Bead Assortment of 5 | 64/75 | ~$5 |
Reading the tables is the slow path. The studio walks the same stages in order and tells you when two parts disagree.
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