Striper Cup Week 18 Recap

Across the Northeast, anglers shared impressive photos of striped bass during Week 18 of the Striper Cup. Congratulations to the winners!

By OTW StaffSeptember 4, 2025

Across the Northeast, anglers shared impressive photos of striped bass during Week 18 of the Striper Cup. Congratulations to our winners who each took home premium gear from
PENN, SIMRAD, Turtlebox, and Costa!

Costa Top Photo Winner:
Steven Maio – Beverly MA

Steven Maio – Beverly, MA
Costa Sunglasses

Youth Division Winner:
Oliver Lee – Rockport ME

Oliver Lee – Rockport, ME
PENN Spinfisher® VI 4500 + Battalion™ II Surf Combo

Shore Division Winner:
Sam Margolin – Norway ME

Sam Margolin – Norway, ME
PENN Slammer® IV 5500 + Carnage® III 10′ Surf Combo

Boat Division Winner:
Calebe Maciel – Sharon MA

Calebe Maciel – Sharon, MA
SIMRAD NSX® 3007

Kayak Division Winner:
Nick Pearson – Concord NH

Nick Pearson – Concord, NH
SIMRAD NSX® 3007

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OTW Staff

The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.