While it was William Shakespeare who was first attributed the concept that all things that glisten might not be of significant value, we’ve taken the opposite direction with some unique gift ideas for the fisherman in your life. Graduations, anniversaries, birthdays and more—all are appropriate occasions to celebrate accordingly.
Jewelry & Accessory Gift Ideas
Breitling Superocean Automatic 46
Designed as the ultimate dive watch, the Superocean series retraces Breitling’s aquatic legacy with its clean lines, chunky luminescent indexes, squared-off hands and high-contrast dial ring. It is water-resistant to 1,000 feet, and is also shock-, sand-, and corrosion-resistant. Two strap options offer microadjustments to wear over a wetsuit, and the ceramic-inlaid bezel will never wear or fade. bluemarlinjewelry.com
Oris Big Crown Calibre 473
Originally founded in Hölstein, Switzerland, in 1904, Oris introduced the Big Crown series in 1938. Named for the larger-than-usual crown, it helped pilots set their timepieces while wearing gloves. Today, they continue a tradition of excellence with the Calibre 473, which features a hand-wound movement and five-day power reserve. oris.ch
Island Fishhook Bracelet
This handcrafted sterling-silver and leather bracelet from David Wirth Gallery is a true original. The hook symbolizes the Hawaiian lifestyle of family, friendship and fishing that’s been passed down from generations through the ages. davidwirth.com
Island Fishhook Necklace
Believed to provide safe passage and good fortune on the water, capture the Hawaiian spirit of love and luck with this 14-carat-gold fishhook necklace. davidwirth.com
Grand Slam Ring
Inshore or offshore, choose up to three of your favorite fish species and add custom details such as precious stones, flying fish, frigate birds and more in this Grand Slam ring from Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s VanMark Jewelry Designers. It’s available in yellow or white gold and in 7 mm or 9.5 mm widths. vanmarkjewelry.com
William Henry Mammoth Tusk Knife
The artisans at William Henry are renowned for creating functional tools that transcend utility to become works of art. That’s definitely the case with this knife, which features a beautiful Damascus-steel blade and a handle crafted from mammoth tusk. It’s way beyond one of a kind. bluemarlinjewelry.com
Diamond Hook Earrings
Perfect for the lady angler, these 14-carat 1-inch white-gold dangle post hook earrings feature 1/3-carat diamonds for plenty of sparkle. vanmarkjewelry.com
Custom Artwork Gift Ideas
Steve Goione Custom Commission
Sport-fishing boats are every bit as beautiful as the fish they pursue, and no one renders images of boats more accurately, more tastefully and with more excitement than North Carolina’s Steve Goione. Along with the design of the boat itself, he can incorporate additional elements that make it a truly unique work of art, including a specific fish, the coastline of the home port, or even a favorite lure or bait, all layered in his unique style of pen-and-ink pointillism. stevetgoioneprints.com
Dennis Friel Original Artwork
Terminal Velocity is an original acrylic on canvas. Measuring 40-by-30 inches, it depicts the high-energy moment of acceleration, just before a big wahoo strikes a high-speed trolling lure. This piece also captures the speed and light of the underwater realm—something bluewater anglers will know and love—by an artist with many years of experience in the marine industry. Email: [email protected]
Membership Gift Ideas
Wine of the Month Club Membership
Oenophiles, this one’s for you—membership in the original Wine of the Month Club. Second-generation owner Paul Kalemkiarian (his father started the business in 1972) tastes wines from the world’s best regions: Germany, Italy, Argentina, California, Washington, France and more. With curated selections appearing at your door each month, it’s like having your own personal sommelier. wineofthemonthclub.com
TBF Legacy Membership
If you really want to make an difference in billfish conservation, consider a Legacy Membership to The Billfish Foundation. In addition to providing crucial funding for conservation projects around the world, TBF legacy membership comes with a host of perks, including free release certificates; a remarqued, signed and numbered limited-edition print; custom Fathom lure; three gift memberships for friends; a custom set of Yeti cups; and much more. billfish.org
Other Holiday Gift Ideas
Ladies Only: Marlin Expeditions
Marlin Expeditions pairs female anglers with top female professionals in the industry for an ultimate hands-on learning experience that is perfect for all skill levels. Guatemala’s Casa Vieja Lodge will host this session—April 10-15, 2022—complete with accommodations, five-star meals and service, airport transfers, and four days of fishing. marlinexpeditions.com
Skallywags Flag Set
From a family-run business in Durban, South Africa, that’s big on conservation, sustainability and ethical business practices, Skallywags flags are made from lightweight, 100 percent woven polyester fabric that’s treated with a water-repellent finish and dyed using a special acrylic-pigment dye system. They are packaged in recycled cardboard and in reusable bags made from recycled plastic bottles. skallywagsco.com
