From early spring to late fall, we’re on the water in pursuit of the northern Atlantic’s most heralded inshore species, the striped bass. Use this guide to find the right gifts for the striper fisherman who puts their body and their gear through long, strenuous hours of fishing in saltwater.

St. Croix Avid Inshore Rods

Fit for the boat or the back bays, the American-made Avid Inshore rod series is built around a lightweight, carbon-fiber blank, leading to sensitive and responsive rods that excel in fishing artificial lures for striped bass, whether jigging in deep channels or casting over sandy flats. Starting at $260

Penn Spinfisher VII Spinning Reel

The newest evolution of the reliable Spinfisher lineup touts an IPX5 waterproof rating so the gearbox and drag system are protected from corrosive salt water. The Penn Spinfisher VII Reel‘s’ rigid, full-metal body and side plate maintain alignment of the all-brass gear system. Available in standard, live-liner, long-cast, and bail-less models. Starting at $180

Bubba Nipper and Tether Combo

The Bubba Nipper features stainless-steel blades for precise tag-end trimming of any line or leader material. It comes paired with a convenient 42-inch tether attachment for quick cutting and retying. $42

OTW Outfitters Striped Bass Cloud Polo

Our relaxed-fit Striped Bass Cloud Polo features the classic OTW striper logo and is made from breathable, sustainably-sourced beechwood that provides cooling, moisture-wicking qualities in tandem with UPF 50+ sun protection to keep you comfortable and presentable on the water or off. $81

OTW YETI 30 oz. Travel Mug

This durable travel mug is adorned with OTW’s classic striper logo and fitted with YETI’s MagSlider lid to keep your coffee piping hot, or your ice water freezing cold while you focus on keeping rods bent. $56

Costa King Tide 6 Sunglasses

The Costa King Tide 6 Sunglasses pack in features like never before, with removable shields, shark-inspired venting, and no-skid hooding. Starting at $329

TAK Waterman 5-Panel Camper Hat

For the plug-tossing striper fisherman, this lightweight 5-Panel Camper Hat features a rugged-looking leather patch and an easy-to-use glide buckle closure to provide all day sun protection on the boat or the beach. $30

Rapala X-Rap Long Cast

Rip it over deep structure, twitch-and-pause it in open water, or slowly crank it in through current; however you fish it, the X-Rap Long Cast catches striped bass from the surf or from the boat. Two inline single hooks are easier on the fish than two treble hooks, and lead to safer fish handling and quicker releases. $14.49

Columbia PFG Terminal Tackle Bib Pants

Columbia PFG’s lightweight, waterproof Terminal Tackle Bib Pants are ideal for layering over comfortable bottoms to protect your clothes from blood and fish slime without sacrificing mobility and range of motion. $120

YETI 5-Gallon LoadOut Bucket

Whether it’s holding bait, beverages, or striper plugs and plastics, this durable 5-gallon LoadOut Bucket is far more capable of withstanding heavy loads and lugging your gear down the beach or onto the boat than the average, flimsy painters bucket. $40

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