Successful fishing trips begin, and end, at the homefront, whether it’s gear organization, fly-tying, or cleaning and cooking the catch, these are the gifts the OTW Staff Selected to help turn a fisherman’s home into a true fish cave.
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- Neptune’s Paste Hand Deodorizer ($14)
- Plano StowAway 3700 ($10)
- Quantum Hot Sauce Reel Grease ($9)
- Bubba 8-inch Ultra Flex Fillet Knife ($79)
- Afuera Coffee Morning Gratitude Light Roast ($27)
- Griffin Montana Pro II Pedestal Vise ($115)
- FishUSA Flagship Slit Foam Jig Box ($10)
- Turtlebox Gen 3 Speaker ($430)
- Toit Split Ring Pliers Kit ($170)
- YETI Cast Iron Skillet ($150)
- Deep Seductress New Zealand IPA
Neptune’s Paste Hand Deodorizer
A dab of this scentless, rinse-free paste is enough to remove the lingering and potent aromas of fish, bait, fuel, and more. $14 (2 oz.)
Plano StowAway 3700
The largest of Plano’s new StowAway tackle trays features rigid, pre-cut dividers to prevent tackle migration, a reusable labeling area, and a single-latch closure on the transparent lid for quick, hassle-free access. $10
Quantum Hot Sauce Reel Grease
Designed to reduce friction, protect gears from corrosion, and extend reel lifespan, this premium lubricant adheres to all metal parts and does not deteriorate due to heat or saltwater wear. $9
Bubba 8-inch Ultra Flex Fillet Knife
With its high-carbon stainless steel blade, titanium-nitride coating, and flexible 8-inch taper, this fillet knife slices clean and tight to the bones of fish like fluke, sea bass, scup, and tautog. $79
Afuera Coffee Morning Gratitude Light Roast
Fuel up for a day of fishing with this rich, nutty, sustainably sourced roast that is grown at the base of the Santa Ana Volcano in El Salvador. Five percent of all sales are donated to organizations dedicated to protecting the outdoors. $27
Griffin Montana Pro II Pedestal Vise
Winter is a great time to dip your toes into fly tying or customizing hair jigs. With this affordable vise, which features tempered steel jaws that can hold hooks ranging from size 22 to 7/0, the “off season” will fly by. $115
FishUSA Flagship Slit Foam Jig Box
Keep hooks, jigs, flies, and rigs organized and ready to use precision-cut foam lines hold tackle securely, while the transparent lid lets you quickly find what you need. Starting at $10
Turtlebox Gen 3 Speaker
This outdoor speaker is buoyant, drop-, crush-, and dust-proof, and waterproof to IP-67 standards. It features stainless steel tie downs, boasts 25-plus hours of battery life, and in Party Mode, it pairs with other Turtlebox speakers. $430
Toit Split Ring Pliers Kit
The ceramic-polymer finish on these aluminum pliers adds corrosion, chemical and UV resistance—perfect for saltwater conditions—and includes nine heat-treated stainless steel inserts, all of which are housed in a durable case that is fitted with EVA foam to keep everything secure from boat to work bench. $170
YETI Cast Iron Skillet
Whether you’re searing tuna steaks on an open flame or blackening tautog fillets on a gas stove top, Yeti’s new cast iron skillet collection is up to the task. The pan comes pre-seasoned and is dish soap friendly, which makes for quick and convenient cleaning on the trail, in the canyons, or in the comfort of your own kitchen. Starting at $150
Available in 8-, 10-, 12- and 14-inch diameters.
Deep Seductress New Zealand IPA
Crafted in collaboration with Forty Second Brew Co in Kingston, MA and master lure builder Jason Ward, this IPA sports original art from Lou DeFusco on the can, and a delicious beer best enjoyed immediately after, or while planning the next, tuna trip.