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Fishing rod on Cape Cod
Rods

Spinning Rod — Inshore & Surf

Built for Cape Cod's inshore surf, this rod handles stripers, bluefish, and fluke with ease. Stiff enough for distance casts, sensitive enough to feel the bite.

$89 Read Review
Fishing reel
Reels

Spinning Reel — Saltwater Series

Corrosion-resistant drag system designed for saltwater. Smooth retrieve, solid build, and a price that doesn't hurt.

$65 Read Review
Braided fishing line
Line

Braided Line — 20lb Saltwater

High-strength, low-stretch braid for maximum sensitivity and distance. Our go-to for stripers on the Cape Cod Canal.

$28 Read Review
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Old Bass River is rooted in South Dennis, Massachusetts — where Bass River meets the tidal flats and Nantucket Sound is minutes away. We're not writing reviews from a warehouse. We're fishing these spots.

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Striped bass fishing on Cape Cod
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