One of the most important aspects of Land Based Fishing is bringing a reel capable of landing the fish being targeted on the trip and the surprise larger catch than expected. Braided line is recommended as a backing with a Monofilament top shot. How much mono used will depend on local structures and how sandy or rocky beaches are. Having a top shot also helps prevents swim throughs from sharks resulting in cut offs due to their sand paper like skin.

Targeting sharks up to 6 foot 30-80# mono and 30-80# braid on spinning or conventional gear in the 6000-10000 size is preferable. Two speed gear is optimal on conventional reels.

Targeting sharks from 6-10 foot and beyond conventional reels are recommended using 80-100# mono and 80-100# braid on 20 - 50wide class reels.

Targeting sharks in the 10 foot or larger class using 130-300# mono and 130-200# braid on an 80wide-130 class reel.

These larger class reels may seem like a lot but greatly help to shorten fight time which may sound less fun but in truth is helpful for safe and healthy releases of the fish and relief it provides the angler after plenty of hard work.

Another element to keep in mind is water depth in the area. Fishing beaches or islands with drop offs may require larger spool sizes packing enough line to reach the bottom and still fight fish without getting spooled.

About as important as the right terminal tackle is having the right baits. The fresher the better! Things to keep in mind when deciding what to run consist of:

What baits swims in the local area

Using more bloody or oily/smelly baits

Matching bait found per time of year

Matching hook to bait size, too big or too small may result in less hook ups and hooks bending or shaking out

general good bait of all sizes to use cut or whole depending on intended target are fish like:

mackerel, skipjack, bonito/bonita mullet, barracuda, pelagic fish in permitted states, stingray whole/wing, black drum, jack creval octopus, other small sharks, sheepshead, and other local species

Crush down barbs on hooks for faster and easier removal

Time and place can also play a large factor in catching fish or not.

Learn what if any structures like reefs or kelp beds and rocks are in local waters.

Structure is always a good sign smaller fish will be nearby attracting larger fish. Be mindful this may result in snags as well.

Empty sandy beaches may hold sand crabs and other small critters hosting the rest of the food chain. With this said experiment around and find beaches that bite for you. if it doesn't hold fish compared to other beaches fish it less often.

For sandy beaches the angler is afforded the ability to pack more braid on a spool if desired.

Kayak, dive, drone, and look at nautical maps to learn water depths, where sandbars, and drop offs are.

Tide as well as time of day and year are also key in what fish can be expected in certain areas.

Find out whether incoming slack or outgoing tides tend to get bit more after fishing a spot a few times and catch the right bite window.

Similarly, research what water temperatures the certain fish aiming to be caught like and check the weeks weather report or time of year those temperatures are available to take advantage of it.