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Saltwater Fishing Gift Ideas

Our annual review of unique gifts for the holiday season, and the perfect choice for the billfish enthusiast in your life.

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

Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 watch on a white background.
Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Blue Marlin Jewelry

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

Oris Big Crown Calibre 473
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

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Island Fishhook Bracelet

Island Fishhook Bracelet
Island Fishhook Bracelet David Wirth

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

Island Fishhook Necklace
Island Fishhook Necklace David Wirth

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

Grand Slam Ring
Grand Slam Ring Vanmark Jewelry

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

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William Henry Mammoth Tusk Knife

William Henry Mammoth Tusk Knife
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

Diamond Hook Earrings
Diamond Hook Earrings Vanmark Jewelry

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

Steve Goione Custom Commission
Steve Goione Custom Commission Steve Goione

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

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Dennis Friel Original Artwork

Dennis Friel Original Artwork
Dennis Friel Original Artwork Dennis Friel

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

Wine of the Month Club Membership
Wine of the Month Club Membership Shutterstock/New Africa

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

TBF Legacy Membership
TBF Legacy Membership The Billfish Foundation

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

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Other Holiday Gift Ideas

Ladies Only: Marlin Expeditions

Ladies Only: Marlin Expeditions
Ladies Only: Marlin University Courtesy 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

Skallywags Flag Set
Skallywags Flag Set Jon Whittle/Marlin

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

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