11 Holiday Gifts for Bass Fishermen

Gift ideas for the largemouth or smallmouth bass angler in your life.

by OTW Staff November 17, 2023

This holiday season, explore the newest and best gifts for bass fishermen so you’re ahead of the game when the pre-spawn season rolls around.

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Shimano Mastiff Fluorocarbon Line

This high-quality fluorocarbon line offers enhanced knot strength, toughness, and durability to stand up to the challenges of any angler. Whether fishing small plastics or flipping heavy cover, Shimano Mastiff Fluorocarbon Line will perform. Starting at $23

Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Bass Rods

The Daiwa Tatula Elite Series Bass Rods have been tuned to the specifications of Elite series pros to provide true competitive-grade performance. Built with carbon-fiber materials and comfort-enhancing foam grips, they are ready to produce. Available in spinning and casting models. Starting at $300

Abu Garcia Zata Baitcast Combo

The Abu Garcia Zata Baitcast Combo is the perfect setup for most freshwater fishing techniques. Upgraded and lighter than ever before, it’s geared to be versatile for anglers of all experience levels. Starting at $230

Bubba Pro Series Smart Fish Scale

The Bubba Pro Series Smart Fish Scale is built with Bubba’s iconic non-slip grip and 60 pounds of weight capacity. You can use it to compete with your friends (all on one device) and it offers auto data for total bag weight. Starting at $230

St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon Rods

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

Daiwa Tatula 100 Baitcaster

The Daiwa Tatula 100 Baitcaster is the smallest, lightest Tatula model ever built, though it retains all of the cutting-edge technology that has made the Tatula lineage so effective. $180

Rapala RapStack Tackle Trays

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. Starting at $15

VMC Swingin’ Ned Rig Jig

The VMC Swingin’ Ned Rig Jig brings a new presentation to the classic Ned rig. It features an articulated head design with a free-swinging hook that allows it to move more naturally with incredible crawling action. Starting at $5

Plano Edge 3700 Spinnerbait Box

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. $30

Z-Man Rattle Snaker

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. $13

SPRO KGB Swimbait Rod

Designed in collaboration with KGB Swimbaits, the SPRO KGB Swimbait Rod is made in the US with carbon-fiber, high-modulus graphite blanks. It has the perfect combination of weight and strength for throwing big baits. Starting at $280