Fishing

Equip Your Boat for Serious Fishing

Whether you're trolling offshore for billfish, targeting salmon in deep lakes, or keeping bait alive for a long day on the flats, having the right boat fishing equipment makes all the difference. This category brings together hundreds of marine fishing accessories engineered specifically for the way anglers actually fish — covering everything from outrigger systems and downriggers to rod holders, livewell aerator pumps, and bait tanks. These aren't luxury extras; they're the tools that separate a productive fishing setup from one that leaves fish in the water.

What to Shop in Marine Fishing Accessories

The breadth of gear here reflects how many variables serious anglers manage at once. Outriggers & Accessories spread your lines wide to cover more water and reduce tangles when trolling multiple baits — essential for offshore and inshore trolling applications. Downriggers & Accessories give you precision depth control, allowing you to place lures exactly where fish are holding in the water column. On deck, Adjustable Rod Holders keep rods secure and at the right angle whether you're slow-trolling or drifting. And keeping your catch and bait alive is handled by Livewell Aerator Pumps and purpose-built Bait Tanks, which circulate and oxygenate water to maintain healthy fish from launch to weigh-in.

Top Brands in Marine Fishing Equipment

The brands in this category are specialists — manufacturers who've spent decades refining products specifically for the demands of fishing in saltwater and freshwater environments alike.

• TACO Metals (TACO Marine) — Founded in 1959 and widely recognized as the number-one sport fishing hardware brand, TACO Marine produces outrigger systems, rod holders, and sport fishing hardware built from marine-grade aluminum and stainless steel. Their Grand Slam outrigger line and precision-engineered components are trusted by professional anglers and OEM boat builders worldwide.
• Scotty Downriggers — Based in Victoria, B.C., Scotty has been building downriggers and fishing accessories since the early 1970s. They produce the most comprehensive range of manual and electric downriggers in the industry, along with rod holders, mounts, and line pullers — all engineered for long-term reliability in both freshwater and saltwater.
• C.E. Smith — Established in 1967 as a precision metal stamping and fabrication manufacturer, C.E. Smith brings that same machining expertise to marine fishing gear including flush-mount and clamp-on rod holders, carbon fiber outrigger poles, and a broad lineup of stainless steel boating accessories designed to endure harsh marine environments.
• Shurflo — Shurflo is a well-regarded name in marine pumping solutions, and their livewell and aerator pumps are a go-to choice for anglers who need reliable water circulation to keep bait and catch alive. Their compact, high-flow designs are engineered to handle the demanding duty cycles of a full day on the water.
• Lee's Tackle — Lee's Tackle has built a strong reputation among serious offshore anglers for outrigger systems, rod holders, and sport fishing accessories that deliver dependable performance in demanding conditions. Their product line spans both outrigger hardware and mounting solutions suited to a wide range of vessel sizes.

Choosing the Right Fishing Gear for Your Setup

When outfitting a boat for fishing, start with how you fish: trolling applications demand outriggers and downriggers matched to your target species and typical fishing depths, while live-bait fishing puts the emphasis on livewell pump capacity and bait tank sizing. Rod holder selection depends on your rail or gunnel configuration — flush-mount styles offer a clean look, while adjustable clamp-on holders offer flexibility. Always check materials; marine-grade stainless steel and anodized aluminum are the standards for saltwater durability.