The Guide
What We Took to Cedros Island
Cedros Island is a different kind of fishing trip. You’re traveling to a remote island, fishing hard for several days, and targeting yellowtail that can absolutely punish the wrong gear.
This is the gear we actually took, what worked for us, what we’d change, and what we’d leave home next time.
Rods & Reels
We’ll break down the setups we brought, what each one was intended for, and which combinations actually got used the most.
Tackle
Jigs, hooks, line, leaders and the other tackle we packed for Cedros — including what produced fish and what never left the tackle bag.
Clothing & Personal Gear
Sun protection, fishing clothes, shoes, hats and the everyday items that made four days of fishing more comfortable.
Travel & Packing
Getting fishing gear to a remote island is part of the adventure. Here’s how we packed, what luggage we used, and what we learned along the way.
What We’d Do Differently
This is probably the most useful part. After actually doing the trip, there are things we’d bring again, things we’d bring less of, and a few things we wish we had.
Our Cedros Packing Checklist
We’ll keep this updated as a simple checklist for anyone planning their own Cedros Island trip.