My Honest Temu Offshore Fishing Haul: What’s Worth It & What’s Trash
Temu Tackle I Actually Use Offshore
Temu is not where I’d buy rods, reels, electronics, or anything expensive. There’s no real warranty or customer service, and if it breaks, there’s nobody to hold accountable. But for terminal tackle and disposable gear you’re going to lose, bend, or donate to the bottom anyway, it can be a killer value. Most of this stuff is made in China no matter where you buy it. You pay big brands for warranty and accountability — you use Temu for cheap backups and bulk tackle.
5 Hook Deep-Drop Rig w/ Squid Skirts
Good deal for a pre-made deep-drop rig with squid skirts. Sometimes an individual line will break, but all in all it’s a good value for the price.
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2-Pack 5 Hook Deep Drop Rig
Great value for deep-drop rigs. I recommend re-clamping the connections and then sending them to the bottom.
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300g Slow Pitch Jig
Very comparable to slow-pitch jigs already on the market for about 30% of the price. Great way to stock up without crying when you hang bottom.
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20-Pack Assist Hooks
Great price for assist hooks to rig jigs that don’t come pre-rigged. Perfect to keep in the tackle bag for last-minute setups.
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180g–280g Jigs
Solid value jigs for working the water column. Great for slow pitch or dropping down for bottom fish without stressing about losing a $25 jig.
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3 Hook Squid Deep Drop Rig
Fantastic value deep-drop rig with squid skirts. Great for deep-drop red snapper, grouper, and other bottom dwellers.
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2000m Braided Fishing Line (12–100lb)
Can’t beat this value for bulk braid. I buy this stuff all the time for filling reels and backing big setups.
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Sabiki Hooks
Unbelievable value for a disposable item. The price is unbeatable and a lot of packs have better hook strength and skirt design than big-name sabikis at your local tackle store.
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Diving Trolling Bait
Solid value for a diving trolling bait. Tie one on, send it back, and go pink… always.
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Large Poppers
Tuna poppers at a price that won’t break the bank when the tax man or a bad cast takes one out of service.
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25-Pack Assist Hooks
More assist hooks for jigs that don’t come pre-rigged. Handy to keep around for when Johnny decides to sling his jigs without checking his gear.
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