Salty Dog x Above the Hook

Eric Kane (Above the Hook) and Captain Ryan Stader (Salty Dog Watersports) live with the same backyard — the beaches, bays, and raw beauty of Highlands and Sandy Hook. Both locals, they’ve built their lives around the water, nature, and the coastal community that inspires everything they do.

Over the years, Eric and Ryan have watched each other grow brands that are authentic to their passions: Above the Hook capturing the shoreline from above through aerial photography and design, and Salty Dog bringing people onto the water to experience its power and freedom firsthand. Both have always kept their focus on community, authenticity, and showcasing what makes this place special.

This collaboration is a natural extension of that shared vision. By blending Above the Hook’s creative perspective with Salty Dog’s spirit of adventure, we’re offering limited-edition pieces that celebrate Highlands and Sandy Hook — and the connection to nature that brought us together in the first place.