About us

Bloodline tackle was formed in 2014 with the goal of bringing the best shark and surf fishing leaders to the market. Whether you are an experienced surf angler, or a first timer on vacation; we provide extremely strong, hand made rigs, built to last. Did you know most freshwater anglers can use the gear they already own, along with our leaders, and achieve success fishing the surf? Just call us and ask; we can help you make vacation memories that will last a lifetime. We do not believe in unnecessary expenses. Our rigs range from 150lbs test to 480lbs test, capable of landing nearly any fish in the surf. We utilize non stainless steel, non offset hooks in either carbon steel or Mustad Duratin. We pride ourselves in our reputation so much, we are willing to share with you our trusted competitors who also make quality products.

My name is Aaron Johnson. My number 1 question I get is: “Why am I buying surf fishing rigs from a guy in Illinois”? I am a professional firefighter in Illinois, with over 21 years on the job. I plan on finishing my career. I spend a lot of time in Florida. I love fishing. I got frustrated buying cheap rigs at outrageous prices, just to surf fish while on vacation. I reached out to many different anglers, with a willingness to learn. I didn’t want the “200 pound tackle box” to drag to the beach every day. After a lot of trial and error, expensive tools, dumb luck, and searching for the correct components, we developed what we consider the best all around leaders on the market. I then decided to sell a few items on ebay with the intent of recovering a little money from some of the tool purchases. Our products became an instant (and unintentional) hit. Sales were way beyond our expectations and demand forced myself, along with my family, to start the business. We still sell our items on ebay and have began expanding into retail shops along the coast. All of our items ship within 24 hours over 95% of the time. We offer custom builds and answer any questions you may have via a simple phone call. We also provide bulk discounts to retailers and charters.

Do not be fooled by non tax paying hobbyists who claim to be a “business”. The internet is full of them. It has come to our attention that others have been mimicking our designs. This is a lack of integrity. If we can’t provide you with what you need, we will send you to a competitor that we trust and support.