Best Gifts for Striped Bass Fishermen
For the passionate striped bass angler, the thrill of the hunt never fades. From the excitement of the first topwater strike in spring to those final surf-side casts as the fall run wanes, there’s always gear to upgrade, tackle to organize, and new techniques to try. Check out some must-have gifts for striped bass fishermen in your life—or start making your gift list if that angler is you!
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OTW Striped Bass Cloud Polo
This super-soft relaxed-fit polo features the classic OTW striper logo and is made from breathable, sustainably-sourced beechwood. Its cooling, moisture-wicking qualities, in tandem with UPF 50+ sun protection, keep you comfortable and presentable on the water or off. $81
Quantum Benchmark Spinning Reel
Designed to put the brakes on big stripers, bluefish and albies, this aluminum spinning reel features a powerful carbon fiber drag system in a lightweight, corrosion resistant package. It boasts an IPX6 waterproof rating to resist damage from salt water and sand with its sealed drag, rotor, and body. Starting at $150
Grundéns Transmit X Jacket & Bibs
This midweight jacket and bib combo is breathable, waterproof, and stain resistant for cool temperatures and foul-weather fishing. It has snug neoprene wrist cuffs to seal out moisture and fleece-lined, zip-close handwarmer pockets for relief from heavy wind and rain. Jacket, $200 / Bibs, $200
Rapala Skitter Pop® Saltwater
Walk-the-dog or twitch and pause to fool stripers with this 4 ¾-inch topwater plug. It’s armed with beefed-up VMC Perma Steel hooks and has an internal rattle, and the cupped lip generates a loud popping sound as it’s retrieved. $18.50
OTW Striper Gray Ribbon Belt
This sharp-looking belt features a brass buckle and genuine leather tab that is engraved with our classic striper logo for a clean, formal look wherever you go—because stripers are always on the mind. $50
Penn Battle IV Spinning Reel
Building on the solid foundation of the Battle series, the Battle IV incorporates PENN’s Hydro Armor technology which, combined with its full metal body and sideplate, adds protection against saltwater intrusion and corrosion. Starting at $130
VMC 7385 Tournament Circle Hook
With the widest gap of any tournament-approved circle hook, this non-offset hook is a good match for anglers soaking big baits like bunker or mackerel chunks to catch stripers. It has a thinner gauge for swift penetration and a Needle Point hook with a micro-barb to keep big stripers pinned while doing minimal damage to the fish. Starting at $6.50
OTW Fall Run Flannel
The perfect layer from fall through winter, this midweight flannel features a leather striper patch on the left chest pocket. $59
Fish Snax Lures FishSnax XL
Weighing 1 ounce and measuring 7 ½ inches long, these versatile soft plastics are designed to cast long distances toward surface-feeding fish but perform equally well when jigging. Whether rigged on a wide-gap swimbait hook or a standard jighead, their tantalizing action mimics a variety of striper forage from sand eels to squid. $13.50
G. Loomis IMX-Pro V2S
Built to subdue powerful saltwater species like striped bass and improve line control, this fly rod features Fuji tangle-free K-frame stripper guides and a custom aluminum reel seat with a fighting butt for those long, grueling, big-fish battles. Starting at $595
Hardy Averon Fly Reel
With a large arbour and an enclosed multi-pad disc drag system, the Averon combines performance, power and durability into a lightweight package, which earned Hardy the award for Best Fly Reel at ICAST 2024. Starting at $395
Simms Headwaters Sling Pack
Made with water-resistant fabric and YKK Aquaguard zippers, this 12-liter sling bag provides plenty of storage space and comes with a fold-out compression-molded workstation for seamless on-the-fly tackle adjustments. $200
Columbia PFG Women’s Uncharted Insulated Anorak
Layer up with this lightweight, active-fit pullover for those brisk mornings spent chasing stripers or albies. It features Columbia’s Omni-Shield technology for stain-resistant, moisture-repellent warmth, and the drawcord-adjustable hood and elastic cuffs seal out the elements. $120
Z-Man Mulletron LT
By combining their extremely durable ElaZtech construction with a lifelike profile and natural baitfish patterns, Z-Man developed this wedge-tail swimbait designed to look and swim like a real mullet–a favorite fall snack of striped bass. The lure’s reinforced line-through harness allows it to slide up the line upon setting the hook, so you lose fewer fish to thrashing headshakes. $10
Waffle Knit Striper Beanie
Made from soft recycled yarn, this waffle knit cuff beanie will show off your love for striped bass and keep you warm off and on the water this winter season. $30
Costa 580g Gold Mirror Lenses
(Shown in Fantail PRO frame.) Whether offshore in full sun, stalking stripers at dawn, or fishing under overcast skies, Costa’s 580G Gold Mirror lenses are built for versatility. A rose-base glass lens with encapsulated gold mirror creates a crisp and vibrant view no matter the conditions. Starting at $257
Sea Eagle FishSkiff™ 16
Three independent air chambers make this inflatable skiff easy to air up and pack down into the car trunk in a jiff. It’s packed with features like non-slip EVA foam deck padding, built-in 40-inch fish rulers, canopy brackets for optional sun/rain coverage, and is fully compatible with Scotty fishing accessories. Starting at $2200
Small Lure Company Mikros Pop
This 5-inch popper packs a massive punch. It casts with ease to reach distant surface feeds and audibly chugs along the surface with a steady cadence or pop-and-pause retreive, while maintaining the erratic subsurface action of the original Mikros stickbait by Strategic Angler with a faster retrieve. $25
Daiwa Blackline Surf Rods
Daiwa designed this rod series with input from Northeast builders to withstand heavy use and abuse in the surf. The new V-Joint technology allows the connecting blank segments to flex with the rod under heavy load without sacrificing power, providing the power and sensitivity of a one-piece rod with the easy storage and transport of a two-piecer. Starting at $400
247 Lures 9-inch Needlefish
Weighing around 2.5-ounces, this slow-sinking needlefish is the right choice for casting into strong onshore winds on the beach or reaching distant rock piles where stripers are holding. For the health of the fish and angler safety, each one is armed with a single belly treble hook and has a custom-tied flag on the tail loop. $30
Grundéns Vector Stockingfoot Waders
These durable waders are highlighted by a 30K+ submerged waterproof rating, molded knee pads provide additional comfort on rocky shores, and dual density neoprene stockingfeet keep you warm in cold water. $500
Shimano Ultegra XR 14000 XSD
The new Ultegra XR is for the surfcaster who demands a reel with power and long-distance casting ability that can also withstand the salty elements. Shimano’s X-Protect technology provides water resistance while InfinityDrive increases winding power and the RigidCast spool reduces line friction as it leaves the spool. $370
YETI Rambler Bottle Sling Large
Whether you carry it over the shoulder or slide it onto your surf fishing belt, this portable pouch carries a 26- or 36-ounce YETI Rambler bottle for hands-free hydration on the rocks or the beach. $40
Tsunami SaltX II Spinning Reel
The new and improved SaltX is fully sealed and boasts 50 pounds of maximum drag capacity in a lightweight, CNC machined aluminum body with titanium components and stainless steel gears that are built to withstand the harsh, saltwater elements. Starting at $429
MacKenzie’s Fisherman Hand Scrub
Easily clean fish slime, blood, dried salt, and scales from your hands with this moisturizing, lemon-scented, exfoliating hand scrub that’s perfect to keep on the boat or in the john. Available in 6- and 16-fluid ounce bottles. Starting at $14.95
Turtle Cove Tackle Eel Tube
Whether you stuff it with rigged eels or your favorite 10-inch, soft-plastic eel imitators, this is a must-have on the surf belt. It’s nearly 3 inches wide and features a locking lid and five large drain holes in the base for quick drainage when rock hopping. $34
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