The Tackle

Humminbird 997 -Great for finding bait and getting on the spot, the sideview option lets him look under boats and docks to see if they're holding fish.

MinnKota Remote Control Trolling Motor -For reliability and durability, you can't beat the 80 pound thrust bow mounted remote control trolling motor. Hands free operation allows him to stand anywhere in the boat and run the trolling motor, or run the motor with a castnet in his hands.Great for finding bait and getting on the spot, the sideview option lets him look under boats and docks to see if they're holding fish.

Quantum Cabo and Boca Rods and Reels -Cabo and Boca rods and reels from Quantum are his choice for baitcasting and spinning gear. Captain Mike Holliday prefers the Quantum tackle because of the silky smooth drags on the reels and the casting distance and lifting power of the rods.

Costa Del Mar Sunglasses -They protect your eyes while allowing you to see the fish most anglers never even notice. He usually carries several pairs on board so his anglers can see for themselves the difference a quality pair of polarized sunglasses will make in their fishing.

Bass Assassins Soft Plastic Lures and Baits -The action of these lures makes them irresistable to a wide variety of gamefish, from tarpon to seatrout. Some of Captain Mike Holliday's favorite baits are the Texas Shad in Texas Roach color, the Space Guppy colored 5-inch Sea Shad, and the Drunk Monkey or Rootbeer colored 5-Inch Shad.

Berkley Fireline Braided Line -The abrasion resistance and superior breaking strength of this line makes it Captain Mike Holliday's choice for his salt water needs. The line has a breaking in period and it only gets better with age. When you need to make long casts or pull big fish out of structure, this is the line for Florida anglers.

Stren Tinted Fluorcarbon Leaders -Colored fluorcarbon is even less visible when matched with the water color. In pink, gray or tannic colors, this leader material is excellent for fishing under natural light or the artificial lights of docks. Strong, yet supple, knots are easy to tie and the leader holds up to oysters, barnacles and gill plates.