Description

Simply our finest work. This large board was created as a special gift for an avid saltwater fisherman. The detail and size of this board makes it a keeper and one that will passed down the generation to come. It is a centerpiece in his kitchen and everything served on this makes a statement.

The striped bass, or “striper,” one of the most avidly pursued of all coastal sport fish, is native to most of the East Coast, ranging from the lower St. Lawrence River in Canada to Northern Florida, and along portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Several characteristics distinguished the striper from other fish found in coastal Massachusetts waters. The striped bass has a large mouth, with jaws extending backward to below the eye. It has two prominent spines on the gill covers. The first (most anterior) of its two well-developed and separated dorsal fins possesses a series of sharp, stiffened spines. The anal fin, with its three sharp spines, is about as long as the posterior dorsal fin. The striper’s upper body is blueish to dark olive, and its sides and belly are silvery. Seven or eight narrow stripes extending lengthwise from the back of the head to the base of the tail form the most easily recognized characteristic of this species.

Striped bass can live up to 40 years and can reach weights greater than 100 pounds, although individuals larger than 50 pounds are rare. The all-tackle angling record fish, taken in New Jersey in 1972, weighed 78 ½ pounds and measured 72 inches long. The Massachusetts record of 73 pounds has been equaled on three occasions, the most recent of which was at Nauset Beach in 1981.

The Wooden Board produces handcrafted wood pieces south of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Each is beautifully made, and are created with sustainability and longevity in mind. Because our products are hand crafted – no two are the same. Besides the enjoyment you will get from using our products, each one of a kind work also includes a bit of love and also “kitchen art”!

Dimensions: 4 lbs. 28″ long 11″ – 12″ wide 1″ thick

Due to the nature of natural wood, variance in grain and/or color may occur.
Wash with warm soapy water, dry completely before storing, apply mineral oil. Made in the U.S.A.

Price: $ 175.00 (White Maple)
Price: $ 180.00 (Cherry)

Note: All of our products can also be made to order based upon these current designs. Please inquire via email and include your specifications. We will review your requests and respond with questions, answers, pricing and shipping costs. If accepted by you, full payment will be required and payable via PayPal.

Standard delivery in 5 to 7 business days. Rush delivery in 2 to 3 days. This item may not currently be in stock or may have special shipping needs. Please e-mail The Wooden Board.