Fishing Tackle
Hook, line, and sinker. You're likely going to need all that and more when you pack up your pole and head out to the water for a bit—or a bite—of fishing. In the "Fishing Capital of Texas," there are plenty of places to get the high-quality gear you need. These tackle shops carry everything you could imagine wanting for a fishing trip in Port Aransas and are staffed by knowledgeable locals who can help you determine exactly what you need.
| Tackle | Use | Fish Caught |
 Trolling Lure |
Offshore | Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Billfish |
 Jig |
Offshore & Inshore | Sea Bass, Grouper, Amberjack, Mackerel, Trout, Redfish, Snappers |
 Poppers |
Offshore & Inshore | Snook, Redfish, Striped Bass, and Tarpon, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish |
 Spoon |
Offshore & Inshore | Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Snook, Redfish, Drum |
 Paddletail Soft Plastic Lure |
Inshore | Redfish, Seatrout, Snook |
 White Bucktail |
Inshore | Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Snook |