7 Gifts For the Bottom Fisherman

by OTW Staff November 22, 2023

From haddock and cod to sea bass and scup, these gifts for the bottom fisherman will keep you equipped and on the meat.

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Mercer Sport Narrow Fillet Knife

A flexible, narrow fillet knife is ideal for processing a variety of Northeast gamefish over many seasons. The Mercer Sport Narrow Fillet Knife‘s long-lasting sharpness comes from the high-carbon German steel blade for removing flesh from bone. $22

Daiwa Seapower 1200 Reel

This aluminum-bodied electric reel is corrosion resistant and lightweight, built to endure long fights with deep-water fish. The Daiwa Seapower 1200 Reel’s power comes from its “planetary” gear system, which allows it to retrieve 140 yards of line per minute with 108 pounds of winding power and 66 pounds of drag pressure. $1,000

Grundens Tourney Bib

Lightweight and equally as waterproof as their commercial-grade bibs, the athletic fit of Grundens Tourney Bibs make them a durable, flexible and comfortable choice for those warm spring or hot summer days on the boat. They are equipped with a chest and cargo pocket for easy-to-reach storage of handy tools like pliers and line nippers. $125

Gerber Fish Kit

Featuring the HemoPlier hybrid hemostat and plier tool, Defender compact line management tool, and Controller Folding Fillet Knife, the Gerber Fish Kit is a one stop solution for to managing your line, keeping your gear close, and (if all goes well) processing your catch for dinner. Limited lifetime warranty. $99

Jigging World Apollo Star Drag Casting Reel

Whether dropping fluke jigs or tog rigs, the strong, lightweight Jigging World Apollo Star Drag Casting Reel is up to the task with its CNC machined aluminum frame and a smooth, carbon drag boasting 20 pounds of maximum drag pressure. $250

Minn Kota Riptide Instinct Trolling Motor

For the big-boat bottom fisherman, the brushless Minn Kota Riptide Instinct Trolling Motor is fitted with a 100-inch shaft and reinforced motor and mount, with Spot-Lock and autopilot capabilities to keep the boat over the bite in any conditions. An eco-mode setting conserves the battery, saving power for use in heavy current, when the motor’s 115 pounds of thrust will come in handy. $6,100

Game On! Carbon Black Inshore Rods

The strong and sensitive carbon-fiber blanks of Game On! Carbon Black Inshore Rods make them as well equipped for jigging sea bass and scup as they are for throwing topwater plugs to stripers. $170