BIGJOE’S TACKLE SHOP

Gear that’s earned a spot on BigJoe’s boat

Rods, reels, tackle and sun gear hand-picked by a Puerto Rico fisherman for salt water, from the pier to the blue water.

Out on the bay, in the mangroves or on the open ocean, the everyday struggles get left behind at the dock. For those few hours, it’s just you, the smell of the sea and a feeling of peace, until the bite starts and it’s nothing but joy and excitement.

  • Picked by a fisherman, not an algorithm
  • Tested in Caribbean salt water
  • Buy safely through Amazon

206 picks · 16 departments · English & Español

Shop by department

Every department has a full selection of BigJoe’s picks, from budget to premium.

15 picksFishing RodsSpinning, inshore, surf, boat, trolling and jigging rods for every kind of Caribbean fishing.Shop now →27 picksFishing ReelsSpinning, baitcasting, conventional, lever-drag and electric reels, sealed and ready for salt water.Shop now →13 picksLine & LeaderBraid, fluorocarbon, monofilament and wire: the right line for every fish.Shop now →17 picksHooks & Terminal TackleHooks, swivels, sinkers, jig heads, sabikis and corks: the small stuff that catches fish.Shop now →32 picksSun Protection ClothingUPF 50 shirts, hats, gaiters, gloves, polarized sunglasses and deck shoes for long days in the Caribbean sun.Shop now →23 picksLife Vests & SafetyLife jackets, radios, beacons, first aid and dry bags so everyone comes home.Shop now →21 picksTools & KnivesPliers, fillet knives, lip grippers, nets, gaffs and scales.Shop now →10 picksTackle Boxes & BagsBoxes, bags and rod racks to keep your gear sorted and dry.Shop now →8 picksBait GearCast nets, bait buckets, aerators and chum bags to keep the bait coming.Shop now →16 picksBoat, Kayak & ElectronicsFishing kayaks, fish finders, anchors, rod holders and fighting belts.Shop now →17 picksSnorkel, Dive & SpearfishingMasks, fins, pole spears, spearguns, dive knives, floats and flags for the reefs of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.Shop now →20 picksCamping, Beach & RaftsTents, hammocks, lights, camp stoves, beach shade, inflatable rafts and power for fishing trips that last all night.Shop now →13 picksIce FishingAugers, shelters, ice rods, tip-ups, flashers and warm gear for the frozen lakes of the northern US and Canada.Shop now →16 picksCoolers & Fish KitchenCoolers, fish bags, cleaning tables and the island kitchen gear for cooking your catch.Shop now →28 picksHunting GearCamo, boots, binoculars, game calls, decoys, blinds, trail cameras and knives for every season in the field.Shop now →21 picksAir RiflesBreak-barrel, pump and PCP air rifles, pellets, scopes and targets for small game and backyard practice.Shop now →13 picksFishing BooksKnot books and waterproof knot cards, fish ID guides, how-to books and the great fishing stories.Shop now →26 picksFly FishingFly rods and outfits, reels, line, leaders, flies, waders and fly tying.Shop now →

Brands BigJoe trusts

How BigJoe picks gear

No paid placements. Every pick has to earn its spot.

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    Fished, not just listed

    Picks come from decades of fishing the Chesapeake Bay, the Outer Banks and now the reefs and mangroves of Puerto Rico.

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    Built for salt water

    Sun, salt and sand destroy gear. BigJoe favors sealed reels, corrosion-proof guides and clothing rated UPF 50.

  3. 3
    Every budget

    Each department has budget, mid-range and premium choices, so beginners and pros both find the right fit.

  4. 4
    Honest and disclosed

    Affiliate links are always marked. Brands can’t buy a spot or a good word on this site.

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