Our best sellers, this season's new favorites, and a proper fly shop. All of it on the shelf and ready to wrap.
Just a quick note to thank you for your support in 2026.
I know we all hoped the school bluefin was more consistent, that the albies would hang in longer, and that we'd see more schoolie stripers. To that end the Saltwater Edge will be donating 1% of sales between Black Friday and December 20th to the American Saltwater Guides Association. They have been at the forefront of research and policy development to create a sustainable striped bass and false albacore fishery. Please keep this in mind when you decide where to buy the gifts for the fisherman in your life. As always we are here to help you make the most of your time on the water.
Happy Holidays
Peter JenkinsOwner, The Saltwater Edge
You don't need to know a darter from a needlefish. We put this guide together from what anglers actually bought from us this past year, and what's moving right now. Pick a budget, or jump to The Fly Shop if they fish the fly.
Something warm. Hoodies, gloves and hats fit any kind of angler, and no one has too many.
Something that gets used up. Clips, soft plastics and leader always get used.
A gift card. It arrives by email, and works online or in the shop. See gift cards.
is a top seller at the shop this year, is picking up speed this fall, was a top seller last holiday season, and is our own gear, made for the shop.
Best SellerTactical Anglers Power ClipsSwap lures in seconds without retying.from $4.99
TrendingMagicTail Tog JigsSharp hook, fast drop, built for tog season.from $9.79
Best SellerAlbie SnaxThe soft plastic that fools picky false albacore.$9.99
Holiday FavoriteFisherman Hand ScrubMackenzie’s cleaner for hands that smell like bait.from $12.95
SWE OriginalRise and Grind Mug11 oz ceramic with our logo, for the pre-dawn coffee.$14.99
SWE OriginalSWE Checkered Hat100% organic cotton, for the angler who needs another hat.$19.97
Best SellerThe Fish GripHolds a fish by the lip for a safe release.$19.99
TrendingMusky Mania 7″ Lil DocA proven topwater plug for stripers and more.$23.99
Best SellerSuper Strike Zig Zag DarterThe surfcaster’s plug for heavy current and rough water.from $24.79
TrendingThe Jig BoxLight, simple and functional.$24.95
Shop PickEvil LanyardsStainless rings and tough bungee, handmade in the US.$28.99
TrendingSuper Strike HatA Zig Zag darter stitched on the front.$29.99
Best SellerSeaguar Blue Label FluorocarbonA longtime favorite leader for knot strength and impact resistance.from $9.97
Best SellerBerkley PowerBait Chop BlockA soft glide bait that has been one of our top lures all year.from $15.99
TrendingRock Grabr’z Boot Stud KitMaximum grip on the slipperiest rocks.from $21.99
SWE OriginalSWE Multispecies HatLook close: the letters on the patch are built from fish.$32.99
Best SellerSWE CloudTech HoodieQuick-dry tech fabric with UPF 50.$49.99
SWE OriginalSWE Performance Sun HoodySilky, lightweight tri-blend with UPF 50.$55.00
Holiday FavoriteAFTCO Coastal Layer 1/4 ZipLightweight, moisture-wicking fleece for cold-morning layering.$59.00
TrendingAFTCO Breakwater GlovesWaterproof and flexible for cold, wet boat days.$59.00
TrendingKorkers OmniTrax SolesCarbide spike soles for any v3.0 Korkers boot. Check their boot size.$69.99
TrendingSWE Striper HoodyOur heavyweight hoody, for cold mornings by the water.$79.99
SWE OriginalSWE Bluefin HoodyThe same heavyweight build with our bluefin design.$84.99
TrendingZ Belt Gen2 Surf BeltA wide belt with real lumbar support.$105.00
Holiday FavoriteFree Fly Seawool FlannelA classic plaid, made with fabric from upcycled oyster shells.$118.00
TrendingAFTCO Reaper SoftshellWindproof 3-layer shell with a warm fleece lining and neck gaiter.$129.00
Best SellerSaltX Seahook Splash Top20,000 mm waterproof ripstop for the wettest days.$129.99
TrendingGrundens Deck-Runner BootThe comfort of a sneaker, waterproof on deck.$139.99
Best SellerBoga GripThe standard fish grip and scale for decades, and it holds up to the elements.from $149.95
Shop PickPlano GoNow Box 72LRugged, waterproof, stackable storage for boat, truck or garage.$149.95
Best SellerShimano Stradic FMDurable and smooth, and the reel more anglers bought from us than almost any other.from $234.99
TrendingTFO Traveler Spinning RodA 7-foot, three-piece rod that packs down for the angler who never leaves home without one.$249.95
New for 2026Tsunami Forged ReelFully sealed and all aluminum, with sixteen internal seals against the salt.from $300.00
Best SellerShimano Saragosa SW AA saltwater workhorse for strength and smoothness, one of our top reels all year.from $324.99
Best SellerPhase Gear sEclipse TopAn ultralight shell for hard weather, long days and full freedom of movement.$340.00
Holiday FavoriteDaiwa Saltist MQThe redesigned Saltist, and one of our top reels last holiday season.from $359.99
Best SellerSaltX II Spinning ReelUp to 50 pounds of max drag for the toughest fish.from $400.00
Best SellerVan Staal Big Game Pliers7-inch pliers built to last. Many originals are still working 20 years on.$449.95
TrendingVan Staal VSX2 Surf RodFor serious surfcasters, with Fuji K-frame guides.from $499.95
New This FallSimms Rip Line Pro JacketHeavy foul-weather armor for the wettest days of the run.$500.00
Best SellerVan Staal VRII SeriesFully machined and sealed, lighter, with refined ergonomics.from $639.95
Best SellerShimano TwinPower SWBuilt for tuna, stripers and mahi.from $604.99Salt, wind and big flies are hard on an outfit. These are the rods, reels, lines and flies we trust for the job.
A Hardy Marksman Z Fly RodBorn from the demands of the salt and shaped with input from top guides and seasoned saltwater anglers. Power and precision for the angler who has been told to stop looking at rods. A rod worth wrapping, and it looks the part.9 ft., 4-piece$1,050.00
B Redington Predator SaltFully redesigned for Fall 2025, with every part of Redington’s top-selling Predator series rebuilt for saltwater. Ready for local stripers, redfish and whatever else the trip turns up, at a price that leaves room for a reel.9 ft., 4-piece$399.99
C Hardy Fortuna Regent Fly ReelWhat we like about it: a great sealed drag, light weight, a fine feel to the drag adjustment, and real durability. Designed for some of the most demanding conditions around the globe.from $750.00
D Airlite V3 Fly ReelLight and strong, with a smooth sealed drag ready for saltwater. Designed by the team behind Ross Reels in Montrose, Colorado. A great deal of reel for the money, and an easy match for a 9-weight striper rod.from $199.99Ask any striper fly angler what made the biggest difference to their casting. The answer is usually the line. Match the line weight to the rod.
E RIO Premier Striper IntermediateMade for the striper angler. Front weight loads the rod up close, and the running line glows for night fishing.$99.99
F RIO OutBound Short IntermediateA short, aggressive front taper that carries large, heavy flies a long way with little effort.$99.99
G SA Magnitude Infinity Salt Clear FloatScientific Anglers’ most advanced clear floating line, for spooky fish in clear water.$124.97
H RIO Striped Bass Tapered LeaderKnotless, with a heavy butt that turns over big flies in tough coastal conditions.from $6.99
I RIO Fluoroflex Saltwater TippetMedium-stiff, 100% fluorocarbon on a 30-yard spool. An easy stocking stuffer.from $14.99Sold by the fly, so a dozen makes a fine gift and a full box makes a better one. When in doubt, mix light and dark.
M Clouser MinnowProbably the best baitfish pattern in the world. Lead eyes give it depth and the jigging action that makes it so deadly.from $2.97
N Lefty’s DeceiverOne of the best-known saltwater flies of all time, and it has stuck around because it catches fish.$5.99
O Popovic’s Pop Fleye SilversideBob Popovics’ Fleye Foils build in the lateral line, belly and eye for a very lifelike baitfish.$7.99
P Popovic’s Pop Fleye SandeelFor the days albies and bonito lock onto sand eels and nothing else will do.$7.99
Q Chocklett’s Jerk ChangerThe next step for the Game Changer, with a side-to-side glide usually seen only on conventional lures.from $18.99
R SWE 365 LureCraft BucktailHand selected, dyed and slowly dried, with lots of hair.$17.49
S Steve Farrar Flash BlendPossibly the best all-purpose saltwater tying material. Looks great and sheds water.from $7.97
T Cordeiro’s Flatwing SaddleSilver grade from Joe Cordeiro’s birds, grown by Ewing for true flatwings.$75.00
U Solarez UV Resin, 2 oz.Our favorite UV-cure resin. Thin, medium, thick or flex.$35.99
Then let them pick. Every angler already has a list.
Electronic, and delivered to your email automatically and instantly, so it's the one gift that can't be late. Good on our website or at the store. $10 to $2,000.
Buy a gift cardBring your list, or bring a photo of their reel. We'll help you find the right thing.
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1376 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
401-842-0062
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