By Coastal Angler Staff Writer
1.YETI Rambler 10 oz Lowball: The Rambler 10 oz Lowball was built to be your all-day drinking buddy, from your first cup of joe to your last nightcap. Along the way, the double-wall vacuum insulation will keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold far longer than standard mugs or cocktail glasses. This lowball will never shatter on impact or leave a ring on your coffee table thanks to its 18/8 stainless steel construction and No Sweat™ Design. Taking your beverage to go? Pop on the optional Rambler 10/20oz lid to avoid splashing your beverage. For more information, visit YETI online. Available at Three Lantern Marine and Fishing (Gloucester, MA).
2. Crafty One Customs Rods: Crafty One Customs Rods continuously strives to make high end affordable fishing rods for all types of anglers. Their high-quality custom rods are all made from nothing but the best Rod blanks and components that have been proven over and over again in the field. Whether you’re fishing in saltwater or fresh water, they have the custom rod for you at the affordable price you’ve been looking for. For more information, visit Crafty One Customs online. Available at Bob’s Bait Shack (Winthrop, MA).
3. iFly Single Rail Mount
iFly promises this will be the last fly rod holder you’ll ever need. With the Single Rail Mount, there’s no need for drilling holes in the boat. And if you don’t have the real estate for the regular mount or need to have a rod ready to cast within an arms reach, then the Single Rail Mount is just the thing you’re looking for. Visit iFly online.
4. PENN® Clash™ Spinning: The PENN® Clash features everything one would expect from a legendary fishing tackle manufacture such as PENN. Starting from the inside out, the gear train runs off Dura-Gear technology, which offers a more durable and long lasting gear. The 9 sealed bearings keep everything in line and moving freely while a Full Metal Body eliminates twist caused by high drag pressure. Other features include a thick aluminum bail wire, slow oscillation system for superb line management, Line Capacity Rings, and a braid ready spool. For more information, visit PENN® online. Available at Surfland Bait and Tackle (Plum Island).
5. Zombait™: How often do you find yourself fishing for bait all morning, only to have a livewell full of dead bait by the afternoon? How often is there no bait to be found when you need it most? Your solution is Zombait. This battery operated, waterproof device, which can be inserted through the mouth of most common bait fish (mackerel, herring, etc) to make them swim again! Use your favorite bait species, rig it like you normally would, pop in the Zombait device, and its automatic water activation will make your once-dead fish start kicking like new as soon as it hits the water. It is designed to be rugged, retrievable, and reusable, with replaceable batteries that provide hours of energetic motion. Buy one for yourself, or give one as a gift (for an extra $10, orders placed before 12/15 will have a personalized letter mailed to the recipient telling about the unique gift they’ll be getting!). Perfect for the gear-headed fisherman who’s always looking for an edge. Available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
6. KB White Co. Sunken Oyster Kit: Shuck your oyster harvest now without stress of injury. The Sunken Oyster Kit includes a Beechwood Block and handle for easy oyster harvesting. The non-skid rubber base allows you to securely hold the block on any surface. This great gift idea features a hardened stainless steel blade with a Guard Kit, nicely packaged inside a jute bag. Visit KB White Co. online.
7. Fancy Fire Pit: We will make you an original Fancy Fire Pit designed to your specifications. Your custom fire pit will be made of our recycled carbon steel and will last in your garden for many years. Call us and we can start the design process on your unique Fancy Fire Pit. Visit Fancy Fire Pit online.
8. Strategic Angler Walking Series: Get the topwater action when the feed is hot and heavy, and watch this lure zig zag on the surface with simple rod twitches, giving the impression of a fleeing baitfish. Twitch it, walk it, watch the water explode. For more information, visit Strategic Angler online. Available at Tomo’s Tackle (Salem, MA).
9. Gullwing Paddle: Why dig when you can glide? Gullwing’s paddles will have anglers and kayakers gliding through the toughest of waters for endless hours. Featuring a nyon/fiberglass blade for lightness and durability and a curved bow aluminum handle, this light-weight paddle is comfortable for multiple hours of paddling. With an angled-shape blade, Gullwing’s paddle will carve out maximum water for greater speeds. Visit Gullwing Paddle online.
10. Aqualink™ Personal Locator Beacon: Head offshore with confidence. Featuring a three-level integrated signal technology; GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability; the AquaLink™ quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of Search and Rescue satellites, reducing search time and increasing your chances of survival. It’s reliable signaling technology that has saved more than 28,000 lives since 1982. For more information, visit Acrartex online. Available at Landrigan Corporation (Boston, MA).
11. R.L Winston Boron III Plus Fly Rod: Fly Fishing in saltwater here in the Northeast offers some of the most exciting fishing our country has to offer. Striped Bass, false albacore, and even the occasional bluefin tuna, are just a few of the species we love to target. When it comes to new tackle, R.L Winston just raised the WOW factor. R.L has always been known for making some of the finest trout rods on the market. Winston’s new Boron III Plus fly rod for 2016 carries with it all the great qualities we have come to expect from the rod company and more. The high performance boron and composite materials, re-designed shooting guides, fast action and smooth casting, make this stick a must have. The Boron III plus is a 4-piece rod and is available from 6 to 12 weight. Winston rods are handcrafted in Twin Bridges, Montana USA. For more information, visit Winston Rods online. Available at Capefish Clothing Co. (South Hamilton, MA).