Finding great fishing gifts can be tricky sometimes: People either have everything, or need nothing, and that’s no fun for the savvy gift-giver. Finding that perfect item just takes a little research, and we’ve done it for you. The holidays can sneak up on you fast, so start your shopping with our take on the gifts any fisherman will love.
Garmin Quatix 5
Garmin’s next-generation multisport marine smart watch provides comprehensive connectivity by linking with compatible Garmin chart plotters and other devices to stream data to your Quatix 5 watch, including speed, depth, temperature and wind. This compact and stylish wristwear has 16 quick-change band options.
Squidnation Flippy-Floppy Thing
This chain is a proven billfish raiser. The Flippy Floppy is a daisy chain mimicking airborne baitfish. It’s made with four 9-inch rubber Mauler squids, eight 6-inch squids and a snap swivel to add a chase bait, and comes in a slew of color combinations.
Huck Performance 5-gallon Bucket
Buckets are certainly one of the most common and universal utility products on the planet — we use them for everything. Unlike most 5-gallon buckets on the market, this bucket is virtually indestructible. Able to hold up to 600 pounds, Huck provides a more environmentally friendly option because it will never get thrown away. Watch the video here.
ACR ResQLink+ Personal Locator Beacon
The ResQLink+ PLB is a buoyant, GPS-enabled rescue beacon easily goes where you go. Using a network of search and rescue satellites, this personal beacon allows responders to find and rescue you, no matter your location.
Costa Cat Cay Sunglasses
Costa’s Cat Cay sunglasses are a vital piece of equipment for those who spend time on the water. These 100-percent polarized, 580 glass lenses provide premium eye protection and are the number-one choice of those in the know.
XTRATUF Kryptek Ankle Boots
Xtratuf isn’t just any boot, these boots are engineered to withstand the world’s toughest marine conditions while protecting your feet with all the value and performance fishermen expect.
Buff Sun Protection Headwear
This face guard from Buff delivers all the functionality of the original, but with built-in sun protection that blocks up to 95-percent of harmful UV rays. The cool fibers wick moisture and dry fast and can be worn 12 different ways and come in more prints than you can count.
Black Magic Equalizer Stand-up Harness
This lightweight harness and gimbal plate allows you to apply greater pressure on the fish without increasing the strain on your back, arms or legs. The padding on the gimbal plate is honeycombed, allowing better blood circulation during those long fights and is proven to handle big marlin.
Magma Products Tournament Series Filet Table
This table is constructed with commercial quality UV-stabilized high-density polyethylene and is virtually indestructible. It will not crack, mildew or absorb bacteria. A slotted back allows proper drainage from the surface, keeping you and your dock clean.
Yeti 20-Ounce Rambler
There isn’t a boat on the water that doesn’t have at least one Yeti on board. Double-insulated and super-strong, Yeti tumblers not only keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold, they are built to last.
Who doesn’t love a GoPro? Easy to operate, rugged and waterproof with gimbal-like stabilization and live streaming capability, these cameras are a tournament staple. Shoots crisp 4K HD video and12MP photos, so if you need to video your release, get a GoPro, or three.
Canon 12×36 Image Stabilization III Binoculars
These compact binoculars offer virtually distortion-free viewing. Find birds in bright or low-light conditions with or without your sunglasses on. These binoculars are low-profile and compact enough to take to the tower with you whenever you’re on the hunt.
