2020 Fisherman’s Gift Guide

With 125-pound carrying capacity, 7 rod holders, and durable 13-inch balloon tires, the Sea Striker Balloon-Tire Fishing Cart effortlessly carries all the gear you could possibly need over the sand to the spot.

To fuel late nights and early mornings in the surf, this medium-roast coffee made with 100% Arabica beans is USDA Certified Organic and Fair Trade. Beaches and Beans is family owned and operated on the East End of Long Island, and the company works to support various foundations and organizations doing their parts to protect our oceans and local beaches.

With the goal of providing high-performance tackle at accessible price points, the new surf offerings from Tsunami are unmatched in their price range. The SaltX surf rod features a unique eight-axis blank with D16 nanotech and IM7 carbon-fiber construction, providing ideal moderate action to load properly and retain strength. The rod is fitted with Fuji silicon carbide K-frame guides and Fuji graphite and stainless-steel reel seats with back-stop lock rings. Handles are wrapped with comfortable shrink-vinyl grips and there is a set of unique scale-textured stops at each end of the reel seat and on the butt cap. The SaltX spinning reel has a fully sealed (and totally submersible) aluminum body and rotor, digitally optimized stainless-steel main gear, and 14 additional seals to prevent intrusion by saltwater and sand.

The JoeBaggs Tackle Swarter acts as a hybrid between a swimming minnow plug and a darter, diving from 6 to 24 inches deep with a tight wiggle to attract predatory fish. On the cast, internal
shifting weights transfer to the back of the lure to increase distance.

With an emphasis on durability thanks to a proprietary Gore-Tex fabric, the Simms G4 Guide Waders are built to last many seasons, even in the rough conditions dished out by the Atlantic surf. The matching Simms G4 Guide Boots are similarly strong, made with non-corrosive materials, a molded toe cap, and TPU overlays, while the design is meant to keep a surfcaster comfortable and agile over uneven terrain.

Designed specifically for surfcasters, this semi-dry top keeps the focus on angler comfort. The StormR Surf Top‘s high-stretch windproof and waterproof materials, adjustable neoprene neck gasket, two-way adjustable waistband seal, and internal neoprene cuffs keep a surfcaster warm and dry in wind, rain, and rough surf.

A composite blanks provide a versatile moderate action on the budget-friendly Penn Battalion II Surf-Fishing Rod, while Fuji guides and reel seats plus a grippy rubber heat-shrink handle add to its value.

Designed to fool big stripers that are in the mood for mackerel, the double-jointed FishLab Mack Attack Hard Swimbait has a classic swimming action that can be fished slowly, burned, or worked just under the surface to mimic escaping or wounded prey.

Whether crunching through green crabs for tog or crafting the perfect strip bait for fluke, the robust Ugly Stik Ugly Tools Marine Shears get the job done. Made with 420 stainless-steel blades, heavy-duty grips, scaler, fin snip, and measuring scale, they are specially designed for prepping bait to fool the Big One.

Built around a heavy-duty Mustad hook, Tsunami Tog Treats are designed to lie flat on the bottom, perfectly presenting crabs to the fish. It is available in six sizes and three colors.

Engineered with a high-strength, anodized aluminum shaft and a stainless steel hook, the Bubba 6” Hook Extractor tool stays strong when removing deep-set hooks from thrashing fish. A non-slip grip and comfortable ergonomics allow for simple, one-handed use, ensuring a secure grip through the entire removal process.

Made of stainless steel to ward off corrosion and rust, the heavy-duty Gamakatsu Fishing Pliers have a non-slip grip, precise crimping jaws, and a precision split-ring feature on the needle nose tool, making changing or replacing split rings easy, and the multi-tasking jaws on the pliers are able to cut braid, mono or fluorocarbon

Marinated in ProCure Flounder Pounder Super Gel fish-attractant, this 6-inchZ-Man DoormatadorZ curly-tail grub profile is ideal for use with bucktail jigs, droppers, and other bottom rigs when targeting fluke and sea bass. Thanks to the durable ElaZtech construction, it can withstand repeated strikes, even from soft-bait-trashing scup and bluefish.

Ultra-sharp out of the package and with just the right amount of flex to glide over the bones, the Dexter SofGrip Flexible Fillet Knife features a soft-to the grip handle that provides great control along with slip resistance. Available in sizes of 6 to 9 inches to handle every good-eating bottom dweller from porgies to tilefish.

For fluke fishing, many fishermen prefer a palm-able low-profile reel with a thumb bar to quickly free-spool and drop back to biting fish. The Penn Squall Low-Profile Reel features a machined and anodized aluminum frame, 5+1 stainless-steel ball-bearing system, and machined brass gears for reliable durability.

With complete coverage for all East Coast waters on a single card, this chart delivers saltwater captains the information they need to fish with confidence. The Humminbird Coastmaster Chart features help identify key fish-holding structure by providing accurate spot soundings, depth contours, points of interest, and navigational aids.

Specifically designed for Northeast bottom fish, the spiral-wrapped Jigging World Black Widow rod is sensitive, lightweight, and has some serious backbone.

Constructed with premium technologies that include a lightweight yet rigid body, quick response rotor, and super-smooth feel, the high-performance Shimano Vanford spinning reel is perfect for a wide variety of bass-fishing presentations, from finesse to power fishing.

Constructed from durable 600-denier waterproof fabric, the Z-Man Bait LockerZ tackle bag can house more than 50 packages of soft plastics. Adjustable dividers isolate bait types and file packages upright and securely. A rugged, rubberized base prevents deck slippage, and a lid handle and nylon shoulder strap allow for easy transport.

The easily portable Pelican Bass Raider features two comfortable/removable/folding swivel seats, plus vertical rod holders, built-in motor mounts, and a 12V electrical outlet, drink holders, multiple storage compartments, and carrying handles.

This fluorocarbon-infused nylon co-polymer provides anglers with added abrasion resistance while still achieving optimal casting distance on either spinning or baitcasting reels. Berkley Fluoroshield combines the manageability of monofilament that many rely on with the abrasion resistance of fluorocarbon.

The AFTCO Reaper Cold-Weather Sweatshirt has an integrated face mask and neck warmer, perfect for cutting the chill. It features laser-cut ventilation on the mask and underarm areas, plus a hood with a cinch shock-cord anchoring system designed specifically for fishermen running at high speeds to reach the fish.

Designed to keep treble-hooked lures from tangling when in storage, this value pack has enough Hook Bonnets to cover even the most avid fisherman’s lure collection.

The patented SV spool and Airbrake technology on the Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 baitcaster work together to minimize backlashes while allowing it to achieve maximum distance. The reel is formed around an aluminum frame that provides rigidity and a smooth performance, while the palmable size fits comfortably in the hand.

Available in two sizes, these boxes each include a fully customizable internal-divider system that allows anglers to tailor their tackle management systems to suit their needs. The Plano Edge Flex Series also feature tackle-saving rust-prevention technology molded into the base, a watertight seal that keeps tackle in pristine condition, a crystal-clear lid design for quick identification of contents, and heavy-duty steel-pin hinges for increased durability.

With ample dressing on the treble hook, the Mepps Comet Long Tail spinner has a pulsating, bushy bucktail to aid the spinning blade in attracting trout and panfish to the hook. The Mepps Comet Long Tail design allows for easy hook changes, and anglers can even replace the dressed treble with a trailing snelled hook and a small body bait or fly.

Designed for bass fishermen to use one-handed, the portable, Frabill Conservation PLD Ultralight landing net is fitted with tangle-free micro-mesh netting to go easy on fish and reduce hook tangles.

The perfect pedal-driven pond hopper, the Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 kayak is lightweight and compact while being sturdy and easily maneuvered for fishing the evening hatch on your favorite trout lake.

Rated for use with 6- to 12-pound-test line and lures from 3/16 to 5/8 ounces, the St. Croix Legend Xtreme Spinning Rod is designed to be the ultimate utility player, capable of effectively fishing plastics, topwaters, jerkbaits, and jigs. The 7’6” length affords long, accurate casts, fast line pickup, and is also ideal for kayak use.

A key piece of equipment we hope you never have to use, this life raft features a dual-tube inflation system and Inflatable boarding ramp. The Revere USCG/SOLAS 6- to 8-person Life Raft is also weatherproof, has a double-zippered door, exterior locator light that automatically activates, and a self-erecting canopy with rainwater collector to help boaters stay safe and be found when the worst happens.

Designed for the big-game angler, the Shimano Saragosa SW A spinning reel packs up to 44 pounds of drag to stop even the meanest offshore fish.

Now incorporating technologies that were previously exclusive to top-of-the-line Shimano rod series, the Trevala PX increases overall strength and responsiveness while keeping the rod blank lightweight and comfortable to fish.

This cooler bag is made with a high-quality waterproof zipper and a wide opening for easy access when loading ice and fish. The Calcutta Renegade Fish Cooler is filled with open-cell foam insulation to keep the catch cool and fresh.

This lightweight, compact cellular communicator helps captains maintain contact with shore when out of cell range. The Garmin In Reach Mini also allows sharing fishing intel without alerting the entire fleet over VHF.

Featuring 4116 German stainless-steel blades with full-tang construction and upsweep design, this blade is made with a sub-zero quench process that helps maintain blade sharpness and edge retention. The AFTCO x Boker Fishing Fillet Knife‘s handle features an over-molded, slip-free polypropylene/TPR surface that keeps the blade comfortable when processing the day’s catch.

Made with lightweight IM7 graphite blanks with D16 nanotech and unique carbon-fiber design, Tsunami Carbon Shield II Boat Popping Rods are lightweight enough to cast and jig all day, responsive enough to work stickbaits and soft baits, and strong enough to stop a big tuna in its tracks.

The Nautilus hook features an offset point designed to increase hookups, and its forged construction with 30% heavier wire lends strength so it can take on every tuna from yellowfin in the canyons to bluefin off the Cape. A solid one-piece ring on the Gamakatsu Nautilus HD with Solid Ring allows live baits to swim more freely, adding more enticing action to trigger strikes. And because they’re less encumbered, baits stay frisky longer so you can spend more time fishing and less time re-baiting.

The Simms Pro Dry Jacket and Bib were built with a breathable fabric package that’s more waterproof and durable than any previous Pro Dry suits. In jacket areas that take the most abuse (hood, shoulders, and tops of the arms), a slightly heavier-denier Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric was used for outstanding durability. In the remaining areas, a lighter Pro Shell was incorporated for better range of motion, fit, and comfort. The bib was built with rugged 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric and its durability bolstered by abrasion-resistant nylon overlays in high-wear zones like the knees and bottom of the cuffs.

SiriusXM Fish Mapping provides marine weather data plus fishing-specific features like sea-surface temperature contours, fishing recommendations, weed-line locations, plankton concentration contours, and more, ensuring anglers head offshore with the most information possible.

This multi-colored braided fishing lines has a repeating pattern of five colors — blue, yellow, red, green and orange — that change every 100 feet for an angler to accurately gauge the amount of line let off the reel when deep-dropping or deploying baits and lures in a trolling spread. PowerPro DepthHunter Offshore is available in 65-, 80- and 130-pound test in spools of 1,000, 1,500 and 3,000 yards.

Sturdy and dependable, this kite will fly steady in 10-15 mph winds with a simple adjustment to the bridle, eliminating the need to use different kites for different winds. The Tigress All-Purpose Kite lightweight spars are constructed of 100% carbon graphite.

Comfortable, weather-resistant, water-repellent, with UV-resistant thread and color-matched piping, the West Marine Go Anywhere Bean Bag Chair is essential for kicking back on the long ride to the tuna grounds.

The Alijos is a compact, two-speed lever-drag conventional reel perfect for tackling the small to mid-size tuna that flooded the Northeast last summer. Built with 6061-T6 machined aluminum, the one-piece frame continues around to the non-handle side, where the side plate has a cast-control system for precision spool control. The Okuma Alijos Lever Drag Reel is capable of jigging, trolling, and pitching live or cut baits.

Since some of the best inshore fishing happens in the worst weather, the Columbia PFG Force XII OutDry Extreme foul-weather suit is built with waterproof, breathable material, featuring watertight cuffs and cargo pockets to shield rain and boat spray. Abrasion-resistant overlays hold up to rugged use, and a rod holder gives anglers an extra hand when re-rigging.

Sometimes, albies like fast-moving lures; other times, they want something that moves more slowly while giving off flash. The spinning blade of the hybrid soft-bait Hyperlastics DartSpin Pro gets a fish’s attention while its realistic profile, eyes, and colors seal the deal.

With an extended rudder for better tracking and turning, horizontal rod storage, and a rockered bow designed to conquer choppy conditions, the electronics-ready Native Slayer Propel Max 12.5 pedal kayak performs from back bays to the open ocean.

Built specifically for inshore anglers, Fenwick HMG Inshore Rods are carefully crafted with the power and control needed to handle tackle-testing false albacore and bonito.

This lure is compact, realistic, and packed with detail designed to pass muster with picky albies. Coated with an extra tough and reflective finish, each Fat Cow Epoxy Resin Jig Fat Minnow has a 4X treble hook and an extra inline hook in every package.

This sleek, 8-strand braid of the Seaguar Smackdown Stealth Gray line maintains a perfectly round profile to minimize friction through the guides, maximizing casting distance, which is especially important when casting lighter lures to blitzing fish.

Built with a durable, shatter-resistant exoskeleton, the GameOn Exo Jig has a natural translucent look with optimal light refraction. It can be cast and retrieved, jigged, or even trolled to fool stripers, blues, albies, bonito, and black sea bass.

These soft-plastic lures are designed to cast far and walk erratically, making Fish Snax Lures Albie Snax perfect for throwing at schoolies, albies, and even picky football tuna.

The Sea Tow Gold Card membership provides the full suite of on-water assistance privileges for every boat a fisherman owns, rents, charters, leases, or borrows.

Adjustable inner cuffs to keep water from running down your sleeves, reflective logo on the front and back, large pockets, adjustable hem, and a double zipper make the Windrider Pro Foul Weather Jacket a reliable rain jacket for both fishermen and boaters.

This floating, handheld VHF radio with built-in GPS allows anglers to view exact coordinates, transmit their location, and use its Bluetooth capabilities to keep phones safe and dry. The added flashlight with emergency strobe on the Cobra MR HH600 ensures fishermen will be visible in an emergency.

A favorite of freshwater fishermen for more than 70 years, this rod series has been redesigned for 2020. Each Fenwick Eagle Rod has premium cork and TAC grips, and upgraded stainless-steel guides with aluminum-oxide inserts to provide increased casting performance with less friction.

The Havalon Talon Fish’s internal locking mechanism allows anglers to seamlessly change blades to best fit the catch of the day. It also features a removable back panel for easy cleanup after filleting and comes with a rugged nylon roll-pack to store a variety of blade styles and sizes.

The sleek Shimano Symetre rod-and-reel combo is the perfect option for anglers looking for an affordable combo to cover a wide variety of applications. Built on a high-quality graphite rod blank fitted with stainless-steel frame guides with aluminum-oxide inserts, the Symetre rods are available in a wide variety of lengths and power ratings conducive to both freshwater and inshore techniques. The Symetre spinning reel features proven Shimano design concepts, including a lightweight graphite G-Free body and a Propulsion Line-Management spool for comfortable use over extended periods.

Navionics Platinum + charts include all the content of Navionics+ enhanced with additional viewing options, including relief shading, satellite overlay with SonarChart Shading, 3D view, and panoramic photos. A one-year subscription to daily updates and advanced features is included when you purchase any new product.

Classic heavy-duty canvas body with contrast trims and genuine leather handles make the Black Dog Harborside Boat Bag a suitable bag for those boat trips when the cup holders get more use than the rod holders.

The Abu Garcia Gen Ike Baitcast Combo is designed for mid-level anglers who aren’t kids anymore and want to use modern equipment with appealing cosmetics. It comes pre-spooled with 10-pound-test on a machined aluminum spool, has a compact bent handle, and features recessed reel foot for maximum durability.