I have a lot of people ask what I use

when  I fish.  Everything from "what

rod and reel?" to "what Kind of

sunscreen ?" So, below is a list of the  

Gear that I use, and a link to where to

get it.  Hope  this is helpful , 

           Steve Heusser

KAYAKS..............   OCEAN KAYAK  there's a style for any

                                kind of fishing, but the PROWLER series is the

                                most "Angler friendly" on the Market

                                 www.oceankayak.com

RODS & REELS.....PENN SM  Spinning reels  950, 750, & 650

                                  PENN Powerstick rods  Heavy 7 ft one piece

                                 The NEW pursuit rods for light tackle fishing.

                                  6-7ft in medium heavy one piece.

                                  www.pennreels.com  or  www.basspro.com

LINE...................MUSTAD  Ultra Line- "PRO plus"  in yellow 20 lb. test

                             or 40 lb. Test for off shore fishing.

                             www.mustad.no  or  www.basspro.com

LEADER ...........SEAGUAR Fluorocarbon,  30 lb. test for light tackle.

                             60-80 lb. test for the Big boys.

                             www.seaguar.com  or www.basspro.com

SWIVALS......... OFFSHORE ANGLER  welded eye, Ball bearing  snap

                            Swivals.  In 50 lb. (size 2)  or 75 lb. ( size 3)   and for my

                            Mono and wire rigs, I  attatch a Barrel swival. aslo

                            OFFSHORE ANGLER, 30 lb. (size 10)  or 75 lb.  (size 7)

                             www.basspro.com   

NOTE:  OFFSHORE ANGLER is the saltwater division of BASS PRO

HOOKS......... MUSTAD  O'shaughnessy, 3 extra strong, extra short shank

                        "Bronze" Model # 9174 in sizes 3/0- 4/0- 5/0 - 6/0  and 7/0

                           www.mustad.no  or  www.basspro.com

WIRE LEADER.......MALIN  "Hard-Wire"single strand, size # 6 (61 lb.test)

                                    0r  Size # 7  in the Coffee Color.

                                  www.malinco.com  or www.basspro.com

FISH FINDER........HUMMINBIRD   "PiranaMAX 10 - Portable"

                                  www.humminbird.com  or www.basspro.com

RADIO...................UNIDEN  hand held VHF radio- Model # MHS 350

                                 www.unidendirect.com

CAMERA..............SAMSUNG  "Digimax  S500"

                              www.samsungcamerausa.com  or  www.radioshack.com

STORAGE BOXES..... I store all my tackle and my camera in OTTER BOX

                                        there is a size and shape to fit all your gear needs.

                                     www.otterbox.com

CHEST BAG............... my chest bag is made by  SET WEAR

                                       I carry my radio and safety gear in a "Chest bag"

                                       This way all my emergency equipment ( radio, knife,

                                        pliers, signal mirror and whistle) stay with me, if

                                       I should become seperated from my Yak. 

                                       www.setwear.com

SHARK protection......    The most important thing in my boat, here in Hawaii

                                       is my SHARK SHIELD. This electronic shark deterrant

                                      is the answer to the Qusetion " What about Sharks ?"

                                      Check out thier home page at www.sharkshield.com