đ Fin-ally Finding the Best Gifts for Fisherman
Picture this: âquiet open waters, overcast skies, maybe a light drizzle, and a pack of cold drinks next to you.â If you are a fisherman then youâve probably described this as the optimal fishing experience to your friends and family, but if you arenât then you know an angler in your life who has described this experience to you more than once.
Fishing is a hobby many enjoy, itâs most described as tranquil, it gets them away from everyday life, lets them enjoy nature and quiet intimate conversations with whoever's with them. The actual âfishingâ part itself isnât even the best part for a lot of people, itâs the calm before that really entices. Itâs relaxing, but with a goal, and that goal is to catch at least one fish before heading home.
Weâve loved finding gifts for a myriad of hobbies in the past so itâs only right that we find the best gifts for fishermen this time round. Letâs grab our rods and get to our favorite spot while the weather is just right.
All-Purpose Gifts That are Turtley Awesome đą
There are many kinds of gifts you can get a fisherman which means we decided to stack all of our ideas together so you can pick and choose which ones you know they will like best:
A Fishing Experience
Nothing beats going out onto the waters as a gift! Image courtesy of: Tinggly.
Universally many fishermen will tell you the two gifts they want are money so they can get what equipment and materials they personally love or time and experience. Nothing beats actually heading out onto the waters to fish and many say that getting a fishing experience, trip, and/or charter would make the ultimate gift.
Tinggly is a company that specializes in exactly that, giving experiences for all kinds of different activities all over the world. They currently have over 1000 âfishingâ experiences to choose from so you can go through and pick one you know they will love or you can give them free reign to pick whatever piques their interest the most. A lot of people will look over giving an experience as a gift but not fisherman. Prices range from $50 to $1,500+.
A Fun Fish Tracker
Keep track of your fishes caught and boast about it to all who stop by. Image courtesy of: Etsy.
There are a lot of âfunâ fishing gifts out there and choosing between them can be tricky but this one caught our eye because itâs both cute and practical in a way. This is the Personalized Fisher Tracker Sign from Etsy user PicturallcStore on sale for $18.00+ (normally priced at $36.00+) which makes for a great adornment for their walls and they can tally up how many fish theyâve caught this year.
Itâs an instant conversation starter because when they have family and friends come over theyâll be able to see it and then they can get to talking about what they love. It comes in two different styles, wood or acrylic, and four different sizes from 5x4 to 9x8 inches.
Sunglasses Theyâll Never Lose
No more diving after sunglasses or buying pairs every other month. Image courtesy of: Ombraz.
Anglers will know the struggle of trying to make one pair of sunglasses last for more than a few months. Itâs quite spectacular how often you can lose a pair of sunglasses to the lake, river, or ocean youâre fishing in. Luckily the people over at Ombraz have made specialized pairs of sunglasses for multiple different hobbies including fishing.
These are their Leggero Polarized Yellow Charcoal Sunglasses on sale for $130 (normally priced at $160). They are âarmlessâ which means instead of hanging around your ears with plastic or metal frames, these glasses use a built in cord to go around your head. Itâs comfy, light-weight but durable, and looks great too. They have a few other styles and color options as well so if you donât like the look of these then you can check out their others.
Waterproof Phone Case(s)
And now you donât need to go fishing for your phone either! Image courtesy of: Hiearcool.
Speaking of losing things in the water, our phones have become a constant companion to all of us and when weâre out looking for a catch we often will have our phones at our sides or in our pockets so it makes sense that sometimes theyâll also find themselves underwater just like our sunglasses. Luckily the Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch(es) for $13.99 are here to solve that pesky problem.
It comes with a cord you can have around your neck and itâs âIPX8 certified waterproof up to 100 feet.â Plus youâre able to still use your phone as intended, the camera is also still usable, the only function that is unavailable is touch-ID.
A Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Listen to whatever you like when you're out on the dock. Image courtesy of: Best Buy.
Fishing can getâŠboring, some like the peace and quiet and some enjoy that for a little before getting antsy after a few hours. The JBL - Clip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker from Best Buy for $59.95 (normally priced at $79.95) is here to provide you with your music, podcasts, and audio-books. Unlike a regular speaker that is big and bulky and has to be placed down somewhere on the boat, sand, or dock, this clips right on any backpack, chair, or strap you have with ease.
Silly Fish Socks
Socks as a gift are never unwelcome. Image courtesy of: Elevation Goods.
Not all gifts need to be practical, especially when youâre shopping for someoneâs favorite hobby. They will often even ask for something thatâs fish-adjacent and we think that these Lavely âI'd Rather Be Fishing Socksâ from Elevation Goods for $14.00 are the perfect fit. There are so many gag gifts out there and these are kind of it, but really we think itâs a gag gift thatâll be worn around the house with a smile.
Sunscreen
Protect yourself and smell good while youâre at it. Image courtesy of: Sun Bum.
As weâve learned in recent years, even if youâre headed out on a much-preferred overcast day to fish you still need to be wearing sunscreen. Sunscreen is super important and when youâre fishing youâre going to be spending lots and lots of time out under her rays so we need to have a sunscreen thatâs water-resistant, cruelty-free, smells good, and does its job well, and thatâs the Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 for $11.49 (or subscribe to get 10% off). It comes in a few different sizes: 3oz Travel, 6oz Tube, 16oz Pump, and 8 oz Bottle.
A Nalgene Water Bottle
An anglerâs favorite. Image courtesy of: Nalgene.
Another one of the most common recommendations for a physical gift in the fishing world are Nalgene Bottles, these have been a favorite for many anglers and weâd be remiss to not add it to our list of best gifts. Particularly loved for their size and wide-mouth top, the 32oz WM Glo Wyld for $18.99 is one we picked out because we liked the design and the fact that it glows in the dark which means even when it starts to get dark you can still be outside. Keep snacks or water in it and enjoy your day out.
An Upgraded Cooler
Keep drinks and whatever you need cooled with ease. Image courtesy of: Igloo.
Thereâs a chance that the fisherman you know will have an old and worn cooler that they bring with them to fish and we wanted to find a suitable upgrade thatâs better in every way. This is the Tag Along Too Cooler on sale for $34.99 (normally priced at $49.99) from Igloo Coolers. It has a hands-free crossbody strap you can utilize should you need more room to carry more things to your fishing spot. Itâs durable, can hold 14 cans, and comes in eight different colors.
A Framed Picture of their Favorite Fish
Fish merch is a very real thing and we had to include it here. Image courtesy of: Etsy.
Just like those who have a favorite TV show, video game, or sports team get memorabilia to display in their home, fish-enthusiasts do the exact same thing and we know how much they would appreciate the effort of learning their favorite fish and getting specific art dedicated to it. This North American Trout Wall Art Print from Etsy user SonoranSunGifts for $17.56 (normally priced at $21.95) is just an example of what you can get them- (and hey if their favorite fish is in fact the North American Trout well this is a win-win)!
MacKenzieâs Fisherman Hand Scrub
Keep your hands protected, clean, and smelling good. Image courtesy of: MacKenzieâs Fisherman.
When youâre out fishing youâre using your hands a lot which means between the bait, scales, blood, and guts, your hands are gonna be a little worse for wear and smellingâŠyou know. Thatâs when MacKenzieâs Fisherman Hand Scrub for $15.95 comes in and saves the day.
It used natural soap to clean thoroughly, walnut husks to really scrub away all that brine, lemon essential oils to deodorize, and natural oils to keep your hands from becoming cracked and dry each time you fish. And it doesnât have to be used on just your hands, this works on kitchenware, coolers, sinks, and more- itâs really its own all-in-one tool.
The ULTIMATE Gift Card for all Fisherman đŁ
When in doubt, if you arenât sure where to start in your journey to find the âbest giftâ for the fisherman in your life then you canât go wrong with a gift card. Specifically a Bass Pro Shop gift card.
Your local favorite shop for all things fishing. Image courtesy of: Logopedia.
Since the 70âs Bass Pro Shop has been a place for all kinds of anglers to come in and buy what they need so they can have the best equipment possible to make their favorite hobby as stress-free and fun as possible. They have all kinds of products that seasoned fishers will drool over, normally they might have to budget themselves but with a gift card? They can go buck-wild!
Take a look at their online store or head to your local store to find rod and reel combos, lures, lines, hooks, weights, tackle boxes and bags, clothing, gear, accessories, and more. Bass Pro Shop also has other products besides fishing that include stuff for boating, hunting, camping, and water sports. A Bass Pro Shop gift card will definitely go a long way for any fellow fisherman.
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Even if fishing itâs exactly your cup of tea, you now have the knowledge of the best gifts for fishermen everywhere which means you get the person in your life obsessed with the sport, something they will actually love.
