20 Great Gifts for Bass Fishermen
Bass fishing in the Northeast brings its own challenges, opportunities, and rewards. For our friends and family members who don’t spend time fishing, finding the right gift for the bass master in their lives can be especially challenging—like building a bite after the season’s first cold snap. To make shopping easier on them, we compiled a handful of gift ideas for bass fishermen in the Northeast, from new rods and lures to handy tools and fishing accessories.
Whether you’re trying to finesse a smallmouth on the frigid, early-spring waters of a New England lake or working lily pads under the blazing sun of midsummer, having the right gear can make all the difference between a banner day and a quiet ride home. For the bass angler in your life—or for yourself—our bass angler’s gift guide is packed with essential tools, tackle, and accessories.
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Berkley’s light-wire Fusion19 hook is at the center of this round ball/swimbait jig crossover. It includes a conical bait keeper so soft plastics sit forward and flush to the uniquely shaped head, which is designed to cut through current and vegetation while maintaining balance and a natural presentation.
This limited-edition color of the new Sportsman Autopilot is based on the popular and vibrant lure pattern which, in turn, makes you more visible to other boaters whether you’re motoring between fishing holes or utilizing Minn Kota’s Spot-Lock technology in open water with the Bluetooth connected i-Pilot remote.
The Huk KC Scott Icon, the shirt that launched the brand 10 years ago, has been fully revamped for 2024. Along with a sweet largemouth graphic, the ICON now features full back panel wicking mesh that elevates the breathability and an antimicrobial treatment that lets you focus on detecting that thump rather than what you smell like at the end of the day.
Represent the Northeast bass fishing community in the On The Water Bass silhouette snapback cap.
Weighing just ¾-ounce, this triple-jointed 5-inch swimbait casts long distances and has an ultra-realistic “S” pattern swimming action designed to entice bass that are feeding on schooling fish, like herring.
This collection of lines is imported directly from Japan. Inventors in Japan are innovating ways to catch finicky, high-pressured fish, including largemouth bass, and Seaguar JDM lines add a level of performance and distinction to give avid and professional anglers a competitive edge.
For artificial fanatics, the pocket-sized Z-Man Rattle Snaker tool is a game-changer in highly pressured or turbid waters. A surgical-steel-grade needle implants glass rattles into freshwater and saltwater soft-plastic baits, helping lures get noticed and produce more bites.
This low-profile baitcaster features a Carbonite drag system with 24 pounds of maximum drag output. It has a rigid aluminum frame and ported spool which, along with the carbon-injected side plates, reduce the reel’s overall weight while boosting its durability. The ported aluminum spool also allows the main line and backing to dry quickly, which enhances casting performance by preventing wear on braided line while also keeping moisture from damaging the reel.
This waterproof scale has multiple weight display options and stores minimum and maximum weights for tournament applications or for friendly competition. A comfortable ergonomic grip and heavy-duty weight clamp combine with the bright display for quick and easy catch recording.
Keep your spinnerbaits visible, organized, free of tangles and ready to fish with the spacious and durable Plano Edge 3700 Spinnerbait Box, which seals out moisture to prolong the lifespan of your spinnerbaits.
These technical bass rods are built with Shimano’s Spiral X Core technology which allows the blank to twist and compress under pressure, improving its durability and flexibility while the full monocoque carbon grip decreases overall weight and boosts sensitivity.
Trika’s 6x lineup boasts heightened sensitivity and superior casting distance due to the fully carbon-weaved blank construction which is complemented by titanium frame guides with zirconia inserts which make for smooth, precise casts.
Built on a blank made from high modulus graphite and advanced resins, this jerkbait rod features lightweight, tangle-free Fuji K SiC guides and a CI4+ reel seat which further enhance the rod’s sensitivity, strength, and balance–key components for throwing jerkbaits in cold water.
This shirt is made from a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester to create a quick-drying and wrinkle-resistant top that captures the spirit of the American bass fisherman with it’s camo-printed largemouth logo and subtle stars and stripes.
The unique Rapala RapStack Tackle Trays are designed for keeping gear protected and organized using heavy-duty construction and smart design. There are five styles available, each with a stackable design for easy storage.
Ideal for the year-round bass fisherman, AFTCO’s new fully-waterproof fishing gloves will keep your hands warm and dry even when completely submerged. They’re made with 4-way stretch fabrics for form-fitting comfort and feature touchscreen compatible fingertips for seamless operation of cell phones or chart plotters.
For use when bassing by boat or on the ice, this dual-purpose fishfinder features Humminbird’s CHIRP Interference Rejection to keep competing sonar signals from interfering with your view, an adjustable sonar zoom to focus on schooled fish, and their Basemap technology for a clear view of underwater terrain among other useful features.
Built with SCIII carbon-fiber blanks, St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon Rods put out legendary performance without breaking the budget. The reel seats offer a custom look while boosting bite detection. Available in spinning and casting models. Starting at $165
This color-coded culling system helps tournament bass fishermen track their catches with eight buoyant, non-penetrating lip clips that are designed to keep the fish in healthy condition in the live well. The entire set is corrosion resistant and features Bubba’s renowned no-slip grips, plus a storage bag for safe keeping when not in use.
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