From haddock and cod to sea bass and scup, these gifts for bottom fishermen will keep you equipped and on the meat.
Game On Rock Bottom Jig
The wide-body design of this blackfish-style jig keeps it laying upright to present your bait naturally, while reducing the likelihood of the jig slipping between rocks and hanging up. starting at $8
These buoyant jigs are perfect for shallow-water fluke rigs and can double as a teaser in the surf. $15 for 12
Jigging World Night Ranger
This fast-action rod is built using Nano Carbon technology which reduces overall weight and enhances durability and stopping power. Titanium guides and a Fuji reel seat further reduce the weight which, along with premium cork handles, make this rod exceptionally comfortable for all-day fishing. starting at $260
Shimano Ocea Jigger Infinity Motive Rods
These 2-piece, slow-pitch jigging rods are built on a soft blank with enough backbone to impart action on heavy jigs in deep water and outmuscle powerful, bottom-dwelling fish. Shimano’s Spiral X Core technology improves blank flexibility and breaking strength under pressure. $550
Waquoit Bay Fish Co. Cods of Northeast Poster
This poster is the perfect gift for the groundfish fanatic. Designed by marine scientist and Cape Cod artist, Mike Palmer, it features original renditions of white and silver hake, haddock, cusk, and Atlantic cod over a nautical chart of the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank. starting at $30
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
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
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
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