Your rod, reel and lure might get the glory shots, but it’s the terminal tackle that makes or breaks every session. The hooks, swivels, leaders and clips at the end of your line are the only things connecting you to the fish. If they fail, the rest of your setup counts for nothing. That’s why choosing the right saltwater terminal tackle is so important - it’s about reliability, strength and confidence when you’re hooked up to serious predators.
At Cavy Fishing, we only stock hardware that’s been tested in the field by Adam Cavanagh on tropical reefs, rocky ledges and offshore missions. If a piece of tackle doesn’t handle GTs, tuna or kingfish in real-world conditions, it doesn’t go in the shop.
Strong Hooks for Big Predators
Hooks are the most critical link in your setup. Cheap hooks blunt quickly or bend out when a fish piles on the pressure. Proper saltwater fishing hooks are chemically sharpened, corrosion-resistant and designed to penetrate hard jaws cleanly. For GTs, tuna and mackerel, strength is just as important as sharpness - a failed hook is a lost fish of a lifetime.
Swivels, Snaps and Clips
Line twist, dodgy snaps and weak clips cause endless headaches. Fishing swivels and snaps need to rotate smoothly and carry serious breaking strain to handle braid and heavy drag pressures. A strong clip makes lure changes fast, while a weak one will spring open and cost you fish. With terminal tackle, cutting corners on hardware is never worth it.
Leaders and Rigs Built for Saltwater
Leaders take the brunt of abrasion from reef, rocks and toothy fish. That’s why fluorocarbon leaders and strong mono rigs are essential in saltwater fishing. They resist cuts, stay clear in the water, and give you the edge when fish are fussy. A strong leader knot or crimp is what stands between a clean hook-up and a bust-off.
Split Rings and Jigging Hardware
If you’re throwing poppers, stickbaits or metal jigs, you’ll be working with split rings, solid rings and heavy-duty jigging hardware. Quality split rings open smoothly without warping and keep hooks secure under pressure. Inferior rings twist or snap on impact, costing you expensive lures and even bigger fish. When you’re casting into GT packs or dropping deep jigs for tuna, this gear needs to be bulletproof.
Heavy-Duty Gear for Heavy-Duty Fish
Saltwater species like GTs, kingfish and dogtooth tuna are brutal on tackle. That’s why heavy-duty terminal tackle is non-negotiable if you’re serious about these fish. Everything from the split rings to the swivels has to match the strength of your line and drag. A single weak point will show itself instantly.
Tested in Real Conditions
We don’t just pick tackle from a catalogue. Adam Cavanagh puts every piece of terminal tackle to work in actual fishing missions - casting lures at reef edges, battling fish offshore, or working rocky ledges. If it survives the tropics, it’ll survive anywhere. That real-world testing is why anglers around the world trust Cavy gear for their most important connection - the one between them and the fish.
