Taco Metals Outriggers & Accessories

When it comes to offshore trolling systems, Taco Metals has built a reputation as the industry benchmark for outriggers and accessories that deliver uncompromising performance in the most demanding saltwater environments. Since 1959, this marine hardware manufacturer has specialized in engineering sport fishing components that combine innovative design with bulletproof construction, making their outrigger systems a trusted choice among serious anglers and professional charter captains alike.

The Grand Slam Advantage

Taco Metals' patented Tele-Outrigger technology represents a breakthrough in outrigger mount engineering, delivering secure deployment and rock-solid stability even in rough seas. The company's flagship Grand Slam series—including the GS-280, GS-300, GS-380, GS-390, and GS-500 models—offers versatile mounting solutions designed to accommodate everything from center consoles to large sportfishing yachts. These precision-machined outrigger mounts feature advanced geometry that maximizes spread while minimizing stress on mounting surfaces, and many models accept specialized carbon fiber heavy-duty poles for the ultimate strength-to-weight ratio.

Complete Rigging Systems and Components

Beyond the mounts themselves, Taco Metals provides comprehensive outrigger accessories that cover every aspect of your trolling setup. Their Premium Double Rigging Kits come complete with high-quality Dacron halyard line, stainless steel hardware, and adjustable tension release clips engineered for smooth deployment and reliable performance. The product line extends to backing plates, wedge plates, and T-top extrusion plates that provide essential structural support during installation, ensuring your outrigger system can handle the shock loads generated by trophy gamefish.

Pole Options for Every Application

Taco Metals manufactures an extensive range of outrigger poles to match different fishing styles and boat sizes. Their carbon fiber poles—available in 16', 19', 20', and 22' lengths—offer exceptional strength while reducing top-heavy weight that can affect boat handling. For anglers seeking adjustability, their telescopic outrigger poles feature heavy-duty 1-1/2" construction with twist-and-lock mechanisms compatible with Grand Slam bases. Standard aluminum poles come in multiple finish options including black/silver and silver/silver combinations, with diameters ranging from 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" to suit various mounting hardware configurations.

Premium Hardware and Mounting Accessories

The attention to detail extends throughout Taco Metals' outrigger accessory lineup. Stainless steel outrigger bases provide corrosion-resistant foundations for pole mounting, while specialized clamp-on rod holders and center rigger mounts integrate seamlessly with outrigger systems to maximize fishing coverage. Release clips, halyard pulleys, line stops, and pad eyes are all engineered to withstand the constant exposure to saltwater spray and UV radiation that defines the offshore fishing environment. This comprehensive ecosystem of compatible components allows anglers to build custom outrigger configurations tailored precisely to their vessel and fishing techniques, whether targeting sailfish, marlin, tuna, or wahoo in blue water tournaments or recreational offshore adventures.