Holiday Gifts for Anglers
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Being a fisherman is great any time of the year. During the holidays, however, it’s even better.
If you’re like me, the fact that you’re a fisherman is the go-to adjective that motivates how people shop for you. To help all of the folks who have anglers on their holiday gifts list, here’s a breakdown of some gifts that are sure to please anyone who loves the fine art of fishing.
The list is provided at various price points. It spans hard goods, soft goods, electronics, fishing gear, apparel, and more.
Courtesy Yeti
Yeti Roadie 24
I’ve bought lots of Yeti products over the years. I do so because the quality is consistent and they hold up for a long time.
No matter the product, type, or price point Yeti’s offerings last for years and are designed to perform where and how you need them to.
If you ask me, the Roadie 24 is perhaps on the most versatile and universally functional coolers that I own. Its size and portability belie its ability to keep ice. You can not only throw it in the bed of the truck, you can put it in the back seat or even the passenger seat.
The Roadie 24 is strong enough to stand on. It’s also small enough to carry or pack into a beach wagon. That said, it’s big enough to pack a load of cold beverages or keep a stinger of keepers cold.
Why did the Yeti Roadie 24 make the list? Because it’s versatile, durable, uniquely functional and everyone who I’ve given one to really enjoys it.
Courtesy Simrad
Simrad G09 XSE Multi-Function Display
The G09 XSE Multifunction display with 83/200 transducer and CMAP discover charts is a great holiday gift for the boat-owning angler. It’s a wonderfully versatile, highly functional piece of equipment.
Screen clarity and system technology have advanced significantly in recent years. The G09 is a perfect example of each of these points. With a built-in echosounder, GPS, and WiFi, its 9-inch tablet-style display is bright and clear.
It’s also NMEA 2000 compliant—which makes it a great gift. NMEA 2000-compliant products are compatible with other NMEA-compliant products, independent of brand or model. This means that you can give the G09 XSE with confidence that the recipient can integrate the unit into his or her existing marine electronics setup. As a result, you can count on upgraded performance and experience without need (or expense) of a complete refit.
With its charts, audio, autopilot, communication, radar interface, and transducer, the G09 XSE is a great, all-around gift. That’s why it makes the list.
Courtesy Gerber
Gerber Truss Multi-tool
The multi-tool is a classic, nearly universal angler gift. Gerber makes a multi-tool—one that has sharp blades and is designed to last for years and years.
The Truss is a versatile offering. It features 17 tools and comes with a sheath. Its handle is composed of single-piece construction. It includes a wire stripper, medium flathead screw driver, awl, file, a saw blade, a serrated blade, a straight blade, and more.
This is a great choice for the angler. The pliers are useful for unhooking fish and cutting line. The knives are great for cutting bait or handling lines. The many tools come in handy for a variety of maintenance or repair needs—the kind of thing that accompanies boat or home ownership.
This one makes the list because it’s so broadly useful. And because it’s so easily at home on the boat, in the tackle box, in the truck or at home. Give the Gerber Truss multi-tool and you give the gift of preparation and quality that lasts.
Courtesy PENN
PENN Battle III Spinning Combo
A light spinning outfit is one of the most universally useful rod and reel combinations in fishing. You can use them in freshwater and salt, fish lures and live bait, you name it.
The Penn Battle III 2500 Spinning Combo captures the broad application in a package that performs well. The reel features up to 12 pounds of drag and sports a 6.2:1 gear ratio.
The spool holds 240 yards of 10-pound braid. This line capacity and drag allows you to fish places where you might hook into larger fish than you expect, while still having a shot at landing them
The reel is paired with a 7-foot medium light rod with a fast action. The rod is a single piece that is composed of graphite composite.
This combo makes the list because it is high quality, comes with a one-year warranty, and can be used in a great variety of fishing locations and applications. It’s a great gift because every fisherman can use it and most would be very happy to receive it.
Courtesy AFTCO
AFTCO Men’s Shadow Hoodie
The AFTCO Men’s Shadow hoodie is a perfect companion for a fall or winter day’s fishing. AFTCO is known for the quality, fit, and technical expertise of its apparel.
The Shadow Hoodie is no different. Its hood features a cinch shock cord anchoring system that allows you to draw it tight, closing the opening in cold weather. The pockets are Velcro and its 100% poly bonded microfleece features stain-release technology.
The Shadow is also water-repellent. It is designed for use as an outer layer garment or for use a mid-layer, worn beneath a jacket.
It makes the list because it combines technical prowess with style and fishability. And because AFTCO makes it, you can depend on it to perform and to last.
Courtesy AFTCO
AFTCO Ocean Bound UPF Printed Hooded Shirt
This AFTCO sunshirt combines the fit, comfort and flexibility of your favorite sun-protectant fishing hoodie with an eye for sustainability. Made of recycled polyester (plastic bottles that may have otherwise found their way into the ocean), the hoodie delivers UPF 40 sun protection.
Featuring thumb loops, moisture wicking, and a full hood, this warm weather option is perfect for keeping cool while staying protected from the sun. AFTCO’s hoodies are known for their form-fitting, flexibility. These properties are important for comfort and movement for long days on the water.
The ocean camo print is a nice touch, too. It makes the list because it is broadly useful and imparts a bit of style and quite a bit of function.
Lures
Lures are a great gift for the angler in your life. For them to work best, however, you’ll need to match the lure to the type of fishing that your person enjoys. What follows are some options listed in terms of types of fishing.
Courtesy NOMAD
NOMAD Madmac
NOMAD’s Madmacs rose to fame because of their incredible ability to catch tuna on the troll. These lures are designed to be trolled fast—sometimes upwards of 10 or 12 knots. Bluefin on the West Coast love them, but so do yellowfin in the Gulf and the East Coast as well.
They are also deadly on wahoo and other pelagics. They make the list because they catch fish, they look cool and the recipient will be impressed by your fishing knowledge.
The best part? Every time they catch a tuna on the Madmac they’ll think of you and your generosity. Maybe they’ll even invite you over for dinner.
Courtesy MirrOlure
MirrOMinnow Twitchbait
If the angler on your list targets inshore fish like speckled trout, redfish, snook, or stripers, the MirrOMinnow 3.24” Twitchbait will find a home in his or her tackle box.
This suspending lure casts well and is designed to be twitched along like a scurrying baitfish. Its mullet pattern mimics forage fish and will appeal to a variety of gamefish in a variety of regions.
Mirrolures are classic. They are well-made and catch lots of fish. This twitchbait makes the list for that reason. Upon receiving this present, the angler on your list will not only appreciate it, but be able to catch fish with it. In fact, this lure pairs perfectly with the Penn Battle 2500 combo.
Courtesy River2Sea
River2Sea Whopper Plopper
Got a bass fisherman on your list? Get him a giant topwater!
The Whopper Plopper is a big, iconic topwater lure that is tailor-made to target big fish. At ¾ ounce and 4 /38 inches in length, it’s a big lure that casts great distances. As you retrieve the lure, the tail rolls to create a wake that attracts fish.
This lure not only catches big fish, it’s distinctive enough to make your gift a memorable one. The Whopper Plopper makes the list for that reason—its unique, cool, and really big. What’s not to like?
About the Author:
Elliott Stark is a fisherman, writer, and marine biologist. He publishes FishTravelEat.com and is the author of The Book on Travel Fishing.
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