Naahhhhh. I wouldn't take any gear. I would just make sure that there is gonna be agood fishin shop/outfit that can supply you with with local tackle and technique even if its on the mainland. Rent all the equipment. It will also be a way to get some good advice. Perhaps you might want to even take a guide the first day. Make friends with the locals--that will be the surest way to catch fish.....It's a big ocean out there. Call ahead and check the shops out on the phone and ask about fishing expectations for the time that you'll be there. Then if you like it, you can invest in the needed equipment and plan your next trip.