10 Fishing Gifts for the Reel Lover in Your Life

The perfect gifts for that person whose idea of paradise is a day out on the boat.

Fishing is more than a pastime or a sport; it’s a way of life. If you’re shopping for someone who’s into the lifestyle, gear is always welcome.

We rounded up some of the most useful gear for anyone who loves fishing: from portable floating devices to easy-to-carry coolers and flasks that will actually keep coffee warm. These great fishing gifts are practical, high-quality and good for any occasion.

A Bag to Keep Everything Dry

YETI Store / Amazon

Price: $350*

Arguably the single most useful item on this list, the YETI waterproof bag is airtight and submersible. Even if your boat were to flip over, everything inside would stay nice and dry. Yes, the price is somewhat high, but it’s well worth the peace of mind.

The bag can be carried as a duffle or a backpack, in case you need free hands.

Buy it now: Amazon

*Prices are subject to change.

Two-in-One Flashlight Flask for a Fun Fishing Excursion

VSSL Store / Amazon

Price: $115

Whoever said practicality and fun don’t go together had never heard of this genius invention. This practical flashlight is lightweight, waterproof and hardy. It’ll help you get to and from the boat and your vehicle.

But like a mullet, this flashlight is business in the front and party in the back. Doubling as a flask, you can fill it with a liquor of your choice. And if you want to share the celebration, the flask has two hidden collapsible shot glasses. Good days guaranteed.

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A Rod Transporter That Makes Life Much Easier

Rod-Runner Store / Amazon

Price: $74.99

If you’ve seen your reel lover waddle around struggling with all their rods, they need this gift. The Rod-Runner transporter carries up to five rods while keeping them from tangling up. It’ll be that much easier to carry gear to the car and then to the fishing stop.

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An Inflatable Pontoon Boat for Solitary Fishing

Amazon

Price: $631.70

Sometimes, all you want from fishing is the chance to spend quiet time with yourself. This inflatable pontoon made for one is reliable and sturdy. It won’t take up too much space while it’s stored and is easy to carry in a car.

While it comes with paddles, you can also attach a motorboat to it if you want.

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Polarized Sports Sunglasses to Fight the Glare

Nathan Sports

Price: $50

No more dealing with pesky glare and reflection. These light and affordable sunglasses make staying out in the sun a bit more comfortable without taking away visibility. If you’re buying for someone who’s into other sports, these are also great for running, hiking and biking.

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A Cooler Built for Live Bait

ENGEL Store / Amazon

Price: $124.99

Live bait can make a big difference for a successful fishing trip, but transporting it is sometimes a pain. Enter the Engel cooler, explicitly made for live bait. It is equipped with a second-generation air pump to get oxygen into the cooler even when it’s closed and airtight.

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A Cooler Backpack That Frees Up Your Hands

YETI Store / Amazon

Price: $325

Chances are that anyone who likes fishing already has a cooler where they store their food and drinks. What they probably don’t have is a cooler backpack that can fit up to 18 cans or 26 pounds of ice.

This YETI cooler frees up both hands to carry other things like rods, making it possible to waste less time on making multiple trips. And this translates to more time in the water.

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A Gift to Keep the Mosquitos Away

Thermacell Store / Amazon

Price: $23.17

Mosquitos are one of the greatest inconveniences of fishing trips. Avoid spraying yourself with pounds of bad-smelling spray repellent by carrying Thermacell’s portable mosquito repeller.

The company claims that it keeps mosquitos away for up to 15 feet, enough to let you float comfortably without worrying about getting eaten alive by these pesky (and dangerous) bugs.

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A Handy Fishing Rod Tackle Cart

The Rush Creek Creations Store / Amazon

Price: $68.80

What do you get the person who already has all the gear they could possibly want? A place to store it. Nothing ruins a fishing day more than fumbling around trying to get everything together. This tackle cart makes it easy to keep gear neat, organized and separate from other random things in your garage.

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A Fishing Gift That Can Be Used Anywhere

Magic Pine Store / Amazon

Price: $26.99

Great at keeping drinks both cold and hot, this fishing tumbler can be used anywhere. People love to take it with them on the boat, especially on cold mornings when hot coffee is a lifesaver. But the gift can also be for everyday use, be it at the office or driving kids to school.

It’s always nice to look down at your tumbler and daydream about perfect fishing days.

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