10 Fun Christmas gifts you can give this season

Finding Christmas fishing gifts that everybody wants and needs doesn't have to be a challenge. In fact, it's actually super easy to track down angling-related items that almost every single fisherperson can use. 

You better not pout, you better not cry… this list of the best gifts for fishermen and fisherwomen will help you make a few quick and smart choices.

1. Fishing Trip Coupon 

The Christmas fishing gift of a day on the water is likely to be treasured far more than anything under the tree. Since family schedules are often filled with appointments and commitments, plan a special fishing trip that you can all take together. Besides, this will give your favorite anglers something fun to look forward to once the excitement of the holidays has come and gone. 

2. Fishing Hat 

Even on cloudy or overcast days, you want to help keep your favorite anglers protected from UV rays by making sure they have a good fishing hat. That’s why hats have long been one of the best fishing gifts for fishermen and fisherwomen. Find a hat that will help protect their eyes and face from excess sunlight. Depending on where they fish, one that offers protection from mosquitoes and other insects will be appreciated too. 

3. Tackle box with gummy worms

Did you know you can use gummy worms as fishing bait? Yep, you can use gummy worms as fish bait. It may sound weird, but it works. Fish would love these colorful and taste gummy worms. You can find them in any grocery store and can be a fun bait to use when fishing with kids.

4. Fishing-themed Ornament 

There are boatloads of fun Christmas fishing ornaments that you can find online or at your local sporting goods store. Your fishing friends may already have one or two ornaments that remind them of their favorite pastime, but it only seems right to help out by adding a new contribution to their collection. Start a Christmas fishing holiday tradition by giving a different fishing-themed ornament every year.

5. Thermos and Stainless Bottles

Help reverse the accumulation of plastic water bottles in our oceans and waterways. Encourage the fishermen and fisherwomen in your life to bring reusable stainless steel water bottles on every fishing trip. Not only are you helping the environment, your giving a loved one a great Christmas fishing gift. Go ahead and gift them one or two for the holidays this year!

6. Waterproof Phone case

A waterproof phone case is always a great gift for an angler that is all day on the water catching fish. This waterproof phone case also has a solar panel that they can use to charge their phone in case they run out of battery and need to contact their family or friends. 

7. Latern Fishing

A lantern will be a great gift for those anglers that love to catch fish late in the afternoon. These lanterns are not only useful for anglers but for everyone who loves the outdoors and enjoy a day out in nature with their family and friends.  This lantern is also a great gift for those who like to go camping and hiking. 

8. Multi purpose Cooler

Multi-purpose coolers are great gifts for any angler. Many coolers these days offer different features that are useful if you spend an entire day in the outdoors. Some coolers provide enough storage room to maintain your catch fresh and also space to place your fishing tackle and gear.

9. Dry Bag

Do you ever see your friends or family members stuff their keys and wallets into a plastic sandwich bag before heading out on the water? Sandwich bags are for sandwiches! One of the best fishing Christmas gifts you can get an angler is a dry bag. Keys, wallets, cameras, cell phones… these are all items that stay safe and dry when placed in a sealed dry bag.

10. Circle Hooks 

Circle hooks are among the best gifts for fishermen and fisherwomen who fish with live baits. Not only are hooks something that anglers can always use, but using circle hooks in particular will result in a higher survival rate when practicing proper catch and release. 

Do you ever see your friends or family members stuff their keys and wallets into a plastic sandwich bag before heading out on the water? Sandwich bags are for sandwiches! One of the best fishing Christmas gifts you can get an angler is a dry bag. Keys, wallets, cameras, cell phones… these are all items that stay safe and dry when placed in a sealed dry bag.

Do you have other anglers on your list? Check the freshwater fishing section or saltwater fishing section to get more gear and tackle gift ideas...