This solid, compact, star-drag, Shimano Torium 14 conventional perfectly handles large live baits, heavy sinkers, and large trolling lures needed to fool super-sized stripers.

Made from Swiss-engineered TR90, the Calcutta Discover Series frames are extremely tough, ultra-lightweight and flexible.

Designed for the Northeast, the G. Loomis IMX Pro Blue 903CM has the right action for lobbing out a bunker, dropping a live eel, or trolling a tube-and-worm—and it has the backbone to tame a big bass.

Designed to conform to billfish tournament regulations, this wide-gap, thin-wire VMC Tournament Circle hook is perfect for the conservation-minded cow hunter hoping to hook a giant bass and then set it free.

Made from a long-lasting, UV- protected, waterproof material, this easily stored retractable Rapala 60” Retractable Ruler will quickly measure your trophy striper before sending it on its way.

A favorite for a generation of light-tackle anglers, the newly redesigned Shimano Stradic FL3000 has a smooth drag to conquer hard-running false albacore and is light enough to finesse a jig for backwater fluke and stripers.

Built with fluke, stripers, and weakfish in mind, the Daiwa Proteus Northeast Casting rod has the perfect action for bouncing small jigs and working topwaters in the back bays.

Much of the best light-tackle fishing happens under the sun, so it’s important to stay protected from harmful UV rays with a shirt like the quick-drying, TAK Waterman NJ Striper UPF 50 Solar Tech Hoody.

Eight-strand construction makes Seaguar Smackdown super smooth, which is ideal for casting small lures a long way on light tackle.

Bottom bouncing and light-tackle fishing intersect with compact and palm-able baitcasters like the Daiwa Coastal SV TW. This saltwater baitcaster is ideal for bucktailing fluke or casting to schoolie stripers.

As a near-perfect peanut bunker imitation, the LiveTarget Flutter Sardine has a wounded shimmy on the fall and an erratic action on a faster, snappy retrieve. ($10

Casting un-weighted soft plastics is one of the most exciting ways to catch striped bass on light tackle. The angular Game On! Big Occhi slices through the water for a deadly “walk-the-dog” presentation.

The skipping, kicking action of the Fish Snax Hard Snax makes it a great bait for albies, bonito, stripers and anything else that feeds on small baitfish.

The G. Loomis NRX Inshore rod is built with a nano-silica resin system that uses less material without losing strength and creates a rod that is very light, extremely sensitive, and has plenty of backbone.

The perfect balance of light weight and durability, the breathable, waterproof StormR Nano Series Jacket delivers protection from spring-through-summer squalls.

Bottom fishermen can scale down to lighter jigs and rigs by using a thinner-diameter line for less water resistance, and PowerPro Maxcuatro is 25% thinner than other PowerPro lines of the same strength.

Some bottom-fishing tactics are better suited (and more fun) with spinning gear. The made-for-bottom-bouncing Tsunami Evict 3000 is perfect for dropping crab-tipped jigs to tog or dancing bucktails for fluke.

Cutting different species calls for different blades, and the new Havalon Talon featuring the Quik-Change II Interchangeable Cutlery System allows users to seamlessly change blades without losing any cutting area. The Talon’s adaptable design allows it to fit any style Talon blade big or small with the press of a button. The Talon also features a removable back panel for easy clean up after filleting or processing, and it comes with a rugged nylon roll-pack to store a variety of blade styles and sizes.

Designed to pair perfectly with Berkley Gulp, the Berkley Fusion19 Bucktail Jig has a super-sharp narrow gap hook that sticks and holds big flatfish, and a sloping head that glides and scoots along the bottom.

A moderate action absorbs the frantic thumping of fluke, sea bass, and blackfish without overpowering the fish. For sea bass and blackfish in shallow water, use the 6’4” Tsunami Slimwave 641-MH medium-heavy model; for fluke and sea bass a little deeper, turn to the 7’ medium-heavy.

Ravenous hordes of sea bass and porgies make every fluke fisherman in constant need of Berkley Gulp. These scented synthetic Berkley Gulp Grubs have become a staple for tipping bucktails.

From cod and pollock to double-digit tog, some of the best bottom fishing happens in the dead of winter. This StormR Strykr full neoprene suit keeps anglers warm and protected so they can ignore the cold and focus on the nibbling white-chin 100 feet down.

For hot days on the fluke grounds, a pair of deck boots that keep feet dry and protected, yet cool and comfortable, are an asset. Grundéns Deck Boss Ankle Boots feature a thermoregulated, anti-microbial cooling liner.

Never missing with the net is the best gift you can give a bottom fisherman, but the next best gift is a top-of-the-line Bubba Fishing Net with a hoop made from aerospace aluminum and knotless mesh.

Sometimes, catching a limit takes the entire day. The Yeti Tundra Haul keeps the catch chilled until it’s time to carve it up at the dock.

Casters serious about chunking fresh clams or cut bunker prefer conventional reels for their ability to cast heavy loads and stop heavy fish. The Penn Fathom II Star Drag 15 Casting Special’s design offers long casts with a magnetic casting brake that allows casters to adjust tension mid-cast.

Their most durable waders yet, the Simms G4 Pro is made with a 3-layer GORE-TEX pro shell upper and a 4-layer GORE-Tex pro shell lower in order to survive the scrapes accrued over a full season in the surf. The Simms G4 Pro Wading Boots have non-corrosive, threaded receptables for easy insertion and removal of cleats.

Pencil poppers are a great gift, since every surf-fisherman is happy to add a new one to the plug bag. While the Ocean Born Flying Pencill SLD (for Super Long Distance) has a familiar profile, legendary lure designer Patrick Sebile designed the plug to cast farther than any other.

An all-around surf rod built with the latest technology, the St. Croix Avid Surf can carry a surfcaster from the first spring bluefish to the last fall schoolie.

The proven Super Strike Zig Zag plastic plug will catch fish in a variety of locations and conditions, and belongs in every surfcaster’s plug bag.

Fourteen seals create a fully waterproof design that, combined with the sub-$400 price point, has surfcasters excited. The Tsunami SaltX 6000 comes in a carrying case with a bail-less conversion kit and servicing tools.

Julbo Stream sunglasses provide superb protection from the sun and splashing water with wraparound, vented frames, while Reactiv photochromic lenses get lighter or darker to match changing light.

An oversized collar and an included zip-tie allows fishermen to easily rig dead eels on the JoeBaggs Eel Jig to create a savage presentation for stripers in the surf.

Al bulked up his classic trout spoon and created a versatile saltwater lure with the same fish-attracting wobble of the original. The Al’s Saltwater Goldfish Surfcasting Kit comes with three ¾-ounce models and three 1 ¼-ounce models pre-packed in a tackle tray.

Perfect for mid-size bluefin tuna, the redesigned Stella SW 14000XGC is even smoother and more durable than its legendary predecessor.

Celebrate the ultimate offshore fallback fish with this stylish sun-protective Kluch Geo Mahi Long-Sleeve Performance Shirt.

Having Gerber’s Magniplier 7.5-inch saltwater pliers handy will make sure you’re ready to rig, unhook, or crack open a victory beer at a moment’s notice.

When fished with long, slow sweeps, the Shimano HD Orca tuna stickbait dives and swims erratically—a deadly presentation for casting to tuna.

Chunking butterfish is easier with a knife that’s made for it. The Dexter 8” Tiger Edge Bait Cutter’s serrated edge goes easily through fresh or frozen baits, while the coating keeps it protected from the harsh saltwater environment.

When done right, tuna fishing is bloody work. Thankfully, Nanotex technology in the Bimini Bay Flats IV Long-Sleeve Shirt’s fabric allows blood to be washed off immediately, or even days later.

Handcrafted exclusively in the U.S.A., the St. Croix Imperial USA fly rods have beautiful performance at a great value. Saltwater models will be coming in 2020.

Built for the brightest days, the PFG Force XII Zero Long-Sleeve Hybrid shirt provides 50 UPF sun protection and actively cools anglers with the sweat-activated Omni-Freeze Zero technology built into it.

Packaged in a heavy-duty travel case and featuring the Ergo line of tools, the Loon Core Fly-Tying Tool Kit is an excellent gift for the first-time or advancing tyer.

This monthly subscription Postfly Warmwater Box shows fly anglers what they’ve been missing by overlooking the bass, pickerel, and panfish swimming in their local ponds.

Prefer the feel of spinning rods? The G. Loomis IMX-PRO Classic Spin Jig models of the IMX-PRO Bass series were designed for techniques that usually call for baitcasting rods, like vertical jigging and swimming crankbaits or spinnerbaits.

Anglers new to baitcasting can become proficient quickly thanks to Digital Control Braking technology in the Shimano SLX DC that uses a microcomputer to monitor spool speed and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash.

Fluorocarbon’s low-visibility and fast-sinking qualities make it perfect for select applications, and Sufix Advance’s version is super sensitive, easy handling, and abrasion resistant.

It’s tough to beat the fun of fishing frog baits for summer largemouths. The LiveTarget Freestyle Frog’s Injected Core Technology makes this bait one of the most realistic and productive frog imitations on the market.

By combining the simplicity and utility of a classic solo canoe with the agility and sleek handling of a kayak, the Old Town Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman provides a stable, lightweight boat that is easy to handle on and off the water.

Panther Martin’s Opening Day 3-Pack has three of their deadliest spinners—FishSeeUV, Hammered, and Holographic Series—all in one pack to get your trout bum ready for opening day.

Bass fishermen are always looking for a better mouse (or rattle) trap, and the new SPRO Wameku Shad offers a fresh take on the classic lipless crankbait style with two line ties so you can customize the presentation.

Merging the patented Z-Man bladed jig and Freedom Tackle interchangeable, swinging hook designs, the football-head bladed Z-Man ChatterBait Freedom CFL stays down even on the fastest retrieves.

When fishing ultralight tackle, Maxima Ultragreen is the go-to line for spinner casting, spoon slinging, PowerBait dunking trout bums.

From steelhead to stocked trout, if you aren’t fishing beads, you aren’t catching as many as you could be. These near-perfect egg imitations are deadly at tempting rainbows, browns, and even brookies, and a super sharp, strong Eagle Claw TK30 Bead Hook is essential to the presentation.

From steelhead to stocked trout, if you aren’t fishing beads, you aren’t catching as many as you could be. These near-perfect egg imitations are deadly at tempting rainbows, browns, and even brookies, and a super sharp, strong Eagle Claw TK30 Bead Hook is essential to the presentation.

The spartan Hobie Mirage Passport 12 layout allows anglers to enjoy fishing on a Mirage Drive pedal kayak at a lower price point.

Perfect for pond-hopping, the light-yet-sturdy Pelican ICON 100XP Angler paddle kayak is a great value for beginner kayakers.

With a stainless-steel reinforced post, an oversized opening reel, and an easy lock/unlock ring, the Scotty Striker is designed for heavy rod-and-reel combos and big fish.

With 12-inch low-pressure soft-terrain wheels and a 250-pound capacity, the BeachHauler 250 is designed to transport large fishing kayaks easily over sand, mud, or rock.

Along with the many reasons a handheld VHF is useful to the kayaker, the Standard Horizon HX210 Floating Handheld VHF Radio has an additional feature that makes it invaluable. If the radio falls in the water, an emergency strobe light is automatically activated, even when the unit is turned off.

The soft, lightweight Plano Soft Crate feels like a tackle bag, while the shape is sized specifically to fit inside a milk crate or rest on the deck of a kayak.

Inspired by a brutal storm that stranded Ernest “Papa” Hemingway and his group on his boat, Pilar, during a fishing expedition to the Marquesas. They spent the nights telling stories and drinking whiskey and rum—hence the Papa’s Pilar Marquesas Blend, a marriage of rum and whiskey that has a sweet nose and a long, smooth finish.

Put away the mallet and stop mashing your claw meat. The Toadfish Outfitters Crab Claw Cutter cuts evenly around crab claws in one step, keeping meat intact and shell fragments out for stunning presentations.

The gold standard for fishing simulation games, Fishing Planet is made by and for fishing enthusiasts and recreates all the details of fishing. Available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

When the weather is too foul for fishing, toss on this soft-brushed cotton Fish Hippie Cape Island Check Button-down and make plans for the next weather window.

A unique curved tip of The Black Dog Oyster Shucker will pop open even the most difficult oyster shell with ease so you can slurp, grill, or fry to your heart’s content.

Yeti’s Tarpon book is over 130 pages of stunning photography and short essays from some of the sport’s most influential writers, including Thomas McGuane, Randy Wayne White, and Diana Rudolph.

With a boat-cleat handle and a beautiful maple-and-mahogany design, a personalized Soundview Millworks Nautical Cleat Serving Board is perfect for impressing guests with the catch of the day.

It was about time someone developed a fishing version of the original energy drink. Early Riser Coffee Roasters Double Haul is a strong, dark roast, and one dollar from the purchase of each bag goes toward conservation.

Sleek and stylish, the Costa Del Mar Spearo’s lightweight bio-resin frame boasts vented nosepads, nonslip and keeper-ready temple tips, and an integral hinge for comfort and durability.

Protecting your skin never goes out of style, so protect your face with the Buff UVX Mask’s ultra-lightweight UPF 50+ fabric and contouring 2-way stretch with a design that provides complete head and neck sun protection.

Upgrade beyond the usual white t-shirt with casual comfort and the feel of ultra suede of On The Water Outfitters’ Stripers and Suede Henley.

Designed for all-day comfort inside your favorite deck boots or waders, the crew-height Free Fly FITS X performance sock is made from a merino wool blend that provides a perfect fit, while the ocean color is perfect for the coastal lifestyle.

Fish warmly with the Heat Seal construction lightweight heat retention and synthetic insulation in the Columbia PFG Force XII Heat Seal Puffy Jacket.

With a stand-up drawstring collar, the stylish Black Dog Applique Fisherman Sweatshirt is ideal for boating in northeast winds or shooting the breeze at a dockside bar.

The Larsson Windowpane Dress Shirt offers a crisp, professional look while staying cool with moisture-wicking performance and restriction-free movement.

Combining the latest in high-tech fabrics with a modern short style, Aftco Stealth Fishing Shorts offer stain resistance and 2-way stretch for a comfortable fit.

A closet staple for all stylish fishermen, the On The Water Outfitters Gingham Check Shirt offers good looks and a classic fit.

Time and tide wait for no fisherman, but a durable and stylish Hook and Gaff Sportfisher Black designed with hardcore fishermen in mind can help you get to the boat on time.

Dedicated to the woman with an active, water-based lifestyle, the Costa Del Mar Waterwoman is a narrow-fitting, large frame with beautifully angled temples and polarized 580 glass lenses.

Every angler, even the one who has everything, could use more tackle trays. Two years of design went into the new Plano Edge series, culminating in a container that keeps water out, prevents rust, and organizes like no other tackle box ever has.

See the fish strike—and more importantly, the fish that don’t—with the GOFISH Cam. This wireless underwater video camera attaches to fishing line and captures HD footage of the scene below the surface.

For a gift that keeps on giving, the Badfish Captain’s Box delivers $65 to $75 worth of premium saltwater gear carefully curated for Northeast anglers every month.

Commemorate a great catch with a beautiful custom watercolor by angler and artist Jacqueline Stella. For commissions, visit jacquelinestella.com.

Bringing boats into the backcountry can present a bit of a challenge—unless that boat can roll up and fit in the trunk. The inflatable Sea Eagle Fish Skiff 16 can handle a 6hp outboard, move at up to 17 miles per hour, and is sturdy enough to handle nearshore saltwater fishing.

These waterproof KEEN Venture Mid hiking boots feature a lightweight upper, locked-in feel, and higher-traction outsole. They are ready to conquer the path less traveled to the pond less fished.

No camp is complete without some fresh-caught trout or perch cooked over an open fire. To prepare these freshwater species, a small, flexible knife like the Dexter 6-inch Narrow Flexible Fillet is perfect.

A good source of fuel close at hand is a great gift for the wayfaring fisherman. The hand-rolled energy bars from Kate’s Real Food help fishermen push on to the next blue line on the map.

Whether it’s your camera equipment, a laptop, or reels, keep your most precious items secure when going off the grid in the Pelican Air Case.

The Yakima Topwater Fishing Rod Box box keeps 8 rods up to 8 feet long rigged, organized, and ready to go, so the last thing you have to worry about when packing for a fishing adventure is whether the rods will survive the journey.

Terrible weather can spark incredible fishing, but to enjoy it, you need to be properly outfitted. The Grundéns Buoy X suit is built to perform in the worst conditions, with neoprene cuffs, hand-warmer pockets, and an interior security pocket.

The new Sirius XM Fish Mapping service provides anglers with more information, in real time, than has ever been available. It includes recommended locations, weedlines, sea surface temperature (and temperatures 30 meters down), plankton concentrations, and more.

Make sure your fishing partner stays safe when braving the elements with the low-profile Onyx A/M-24 Inflatable Life Jacket, which can be comfortably worn at all times on the water.

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By removing mold and mildew stains on contact and blocking them from recurring, this bleach-free 303 Mold & Mildew Cleaner + Blocker is a useful companion on any fishing road trip when gear is stowed before it has a chance to dry.

Peace of mind is one of the greatest gifts you can give, and that’s what Simrad BoatConnect provides. Monitor the boat’s location and battery, track trips, and receive alerts if your boat leaves a designated area.

Just because your little one isn’t old enough to cast doesn’t mean you can’t introduce them to fishing. Bring them along with a secure Osprey Poco AG baby carrier that will keep your shoulders, back, and hips from aching.

Small and full of energy, schoolie stripers bring a smile to your face, just like your little angler. This cotton-blend, jersey-lined hooded On The Water Outfitters Schoolie Hoodie is perfect for your future fishing buddy.

Salty offshore captains, dyed-in-the-wool surfcasters, guides who spend 300 days on the water every year—few are as hard on their gear as the typical 5-year old. That is why Yeti released this small-and-mighty kid’s Yeti Rambler Jr. that’s over-engineered to survive your favorite little angler’s antics.

This 2’6” all-in-one Shakespeare Catch a Monster Spincast Combo includes a rod, spincast reel, and line for introducing new anglers to the sport.

Designed to be as dependable and adventurous as your four-legged fishing buddy, the Yeti Boomer Dog Bowl (available in 4- and 8-cup sizes) is built with double-wall, non-insulated stainless steel.

Available in blue or red, the On The Water Outfitters Dog Collar and Leash are designed for the dog that joins the hunt for stripers by boat and surf.

Some of the biggest pike, walleye, and lake trout of the season will come through the ice. The Frabill Ice Hunter Predator combo features solid graphite rod blanks with five actions from medium/light to heavy, each with a little more backbone.

Take your electronics from boat to ice with the Humminbird ICE PTC XI 9 20 H57 Portable Ice Kit. It easily converts a HELIX 5 or 7 to ice duty with a portable shuttle, premium bag, Dual Beam ice transducer with float, and gimbal mounting bracket.

Tied with goose-feather tail and wings, the tiny VMC Tungsten Bullfly Jig has the subtle action needed to convince big panfish to bite under the ice.

Cold hands will cut a day on the ice short. Windrider’s Rugged Waterproof Gloves are breathable, warm and have touchscreen fingertips.

Make it easier to hit the ice with this lightweight and efficient auger. The StrikeMaster Lite-Flite Lazer Drill Unit’s full-length, synthetic resin-molded flighting and a blade-attachment carriage formed from exclusively engineered compounds cuts weight by 40%.

At half the weight, and 4 times longer-lasting than a sealed lead acid battery, the Dakota Lithium 12v 10Ah Battery is perfect for powering ice-fishing electronics, and won’t bog down your sled.