19 Fishing Gift Ideas That Will Have Anglers Hooked

Find a fishing gift for your favourite angler here that will enhance their enjoyment of this calming, challenging, and rewarding hobby.

Fishing is a great hobby to get into, as it allows people to get out into nature and the fresh air, which brings a real sense of peace, calm and well-being.

And it also provides an addictive and rewarding challenge, as you pit your wits against many different types and sizes of fish out in the wild.

Which is why once you've been caught by the fishing bug, you are likely to become well and truly hooked!

So if you know a keen angler who loves nothing more than spending the day casting out looking for bites, then how about getting them a fishing gift they can enjoy.

As there are plenty of things that can enhance their fishing experience, whether they are into fly fishing, fresh water fishing by the side of a river, night fishing, or salt water fishing on their boat.

And to give you a guide on what you can buy, I've put together the following list of fishing gift ideas for anglers that cover all the bases of things they's love to receive. 

1. A Mystery Tackle Box

Buying an angler specific fishing lures and baits might not be the best idea, as they will each have their own preferences.

However, buying them a Catch Co mystery tackle box can be a great gift idea.

As these boxes are full of a wide selection of lures, baits, and magnets specific to a certain type of fishing, which means they'll have loads to try out and test for themselves.

And there are some tips and pointers included in these boxes too, so they can improve their fishing skills at the same time.

So pick one up that is relevant to the type of fishing they like to do, and give them a pleasant surprise.

2. A Fishing Tackle Bag

Every fisherman will need a good tackle bag to carry all their fishing gear in.

So what better gift to get them than an upgrade on their current one, which is what the Plano Guide Series tackle bag will be for most people.

As this bag is spacious, rugged, has waterproof pouches, shoulder straps to make it easy to carry, a grippy bottom so it won't slide around on a boat, and holders for two fishing rods.

So it's a tackle bag that any angler would love to receive as a gift.

3. A Snip Fishing Line Cutter Tool

Another tool that ever angler needs to have is a good snip fishing line cutter, as fishing lines can be difficult to cut through.

And one that makes for a fabulous gift is the Boomerang Tool Company fishing line cutter.

As this one has stainless steel serrated blades that cut cleanly and precisely through even the thickest of fishing lines, 

And they can clip it on to their belts of vest pockets, so they'll never lose it and will always have it to hand.

4. A Fishing Line Spooler For Less Frustration

One gift that is really handy and can make an anglers life much easier is to get them a fishing line spooler.

Because it can be a pain in the backside to spool new fishing line onto your reel manually, especially when doing so by yourself.

So check out the Piscifun fishing line spooler for a gift they'll absolutely love.

As this will get the line spooled tightly and smoothly with the minimum effort, and without the usual awkwardness and frustration.

5. A High Quality Landing Net To Secure Their Catch

There's not many worse things for an angler than to do all the hard work of hooking and reeling a big catch it, only for it to wriggle free and escape at the last minute.

So a gift idea that can help them to avoid this fate is to get them a good quality landing net, as they can use this to secure the fish safely and without causing it harm, 

And for one that comes highly recommended by keen anglers everywhere, check out the Frabill knotless landing net.

As this can be used in both salt and fresh water, and has a knotless mesh that won't get snagged up with the hooks, lines, or flies. 

6. Digital Scales To Weigh Their Catch Accurately

Fishermen like to weigh their catch so they can record just how big a fish they've pulled in, especially to their mates in the pub afterwards.

While weighing fish is also necessary when partaking in fishing competitions too.

So a really useful gift idea for a fisherman is to get them some digital scales to pack in their tackle bag.

And a great choice for this are the Piscifun fish lip gripper digital scales, which are accurate, heavy duty, water resistant, and have a strong grip. 

7. A Smartphone Fish Finder

Fishing can be a bit of a guessing game, as you can never be quite sure of what is going on beneath the surface of the water.

However, a gift that can open up this underworld for anglers is to get them the Deeper START smart fish finder.

As this is a device that they can attach to their fishing line and cast out, and it will show them the size of each fish below the surface and how deep they currently swimming on an app on their smartphone.

And by casting and reeling this in a few times, they can pick out a really good area to fish in that should lead to them catching more fish (or at the very least improve their chances).

So no more time wasted on barren areas, and fewer days of going home empty handed when using one of these. 

8. A Fly Fishing Vest To Keep Their Fishing Gear To Hand

If your loved one likes fly fishing, then there are a few great gift ideas that you can get them, with the first being a fly fishing vest.

Because as they'll be getting out in the water themselves, they'll need to be able to carry everything they need with them.

And these vests are great for that, as they have tons of waterproof pockets and compartments where they can keep all their fishing gear in a safe and organised manner.

With one that an angler will be proud to wear being the Orvis Pro fishing vest, which is durable and sturdy, but also lightweight and easy to wear.

9. A Pair Of Chest Waders With Stocking Feet

Another good gift idea for those that love fly fishing is to get them some new waders to go out into the water in.

As these will keep the water out and ensure they remain dry and comfortable underneath, even when they are waist deep.

And you can't go wrong here with the Simms range of waders, such as the Simms Tributary chest fishing waders above.

As these are multi-layered and won't leak on them, are comfortable to wear and allow easy movement, and also have neoprene stocking feet to keep their feet dry too.

10. A Pair Of Rubber Wading Boots

Alongside a high quality pair of waders, a fly fisherman will also need a good pair of wading boots too.

As they'll need boots with a great grip so they don't fall over on slippery riverbeds, while also being comfortable and supportive enough to look after them as they fish.

And again I'd recommend the Simms Tributary rubber sole wading boots for this, especially if they use the Simms waders too.

As these boots do everything they need and more.

11. A Wide Brimmed Fishing Hat To Keep Them Cool

Fishing in the heat can get tiring after a while, especially if you're out in the open with the sun beating down on your head.

So a gift idea for someone who fishes in warmer climes is to get them a wide brimmed sun hat to keep them cool.

And one that looks great for fishing is the Outdoor Research Seattle sombrero.

12. A Fishing Cap If That's More Their Style

If your loved one is more of a cap guy than a fishing hat guy, then why not get them a fishing related cap to keep them in the shade instead.

As the Columbia fish flag cap is ideal for this, with it's fish-themed American flag design and colours.

And you can get these in a range of other colours too, so it's easy to find one that suits them.

13. A Pair Of Sunglasses

On sunny days they'll also want a pair of sunglasses to shield their eyes from the sun, and so they can see what they're doing.

So these make for a nice gift too, with the Costa Del Mar Tuna Alley sunglasses being a popular choice among fishermen.

As these sunglasses are made especially for fishing, being lightweight, durable, polarized, having super clear lenses, and repelling things like water and oil.

Plus they look super cool too!

14. An Outdoor Chair To Take Fishing

Having somewhere comfortable to sit is important when fishing, as you could be sat there for hours waiting for a bite.

So getting a fisherman an outdoor chair to take with them can be a fantastic gift idea for them.

And one that will have them sat comfortably for as long as they like is the Timber Ridge outdoor folding director's chair.

As this chair is ideal for fishing being nicely padded, is extra wide so will fit larger people too, and folds up with carry straps to make it easy for them to bring along.

And there's even a side table to put their drinks and stuff on too.

15. A Pop Up Tent/Shelter To Keep Them Dry

When you go out fishing in the elements, it can be quite common to become a victim of a quick change in the weather.

And it's no fun getting soaked to the bone when they heavens open.

So a useful gift idea for fishermen in rainy climates is to get them a pop-up shelter, such as the Under The Weather MyPod shelter above.

As they can throw this up quickly and get some cover from the rain, wind, and sleet, staying dry and comfortable until the storm passes.

16. A Thermal Flask For Hot Drinks All Day

Fishing in colder climates can still be fun for fishing fanatics, it just means they need to wrap up warm and come prepared.

And a gift idea that they'll definitely find a use for is to get them the Thermos vacuum insulated flask.

As they can fill this with tea, coffee, or soup, and it will stay hot for their entire fishing trip.

Meaning they'll always have a comforting hot drink to be able to warm them up from the inside whenever they need it.

17. A Cooler For Beers And Snacks

Alternatively, if they fish in warmer climes then they'd probably prefer a cooler instead.

As they can use this to keep their drinks and snacks cool and fresh in as they fish, and also keep a few beers cold for the end of the day.

And these coolers are great to have if they go out on a boat too.

So check out the YETI Hopper cooler for a really high quality one for fishing that is spacious inside, leak proof, waterproof, and resistant to punctures.

18. A Sharp And Clean Fish Filleting Knife

Having a sharp fillet knife for filleting their fish cleanly and precisely is important for any fisherman that wants to cook the fish they catch.

And one that they'd be pleased to receive as a gift is the Bubba tapered flex fishing fillet knife.

As this one has a super sharp, thin, and rust resistant blade that is ideal for filleting, while also having a strong grip for safety of use.

19. A Cookbook So They Can Enjoy The Day's Catch

Getting good at catching fish is one thing, but knowing how to cook it into a delicious meal is another thing entirely.

So a gift idea that can help educate an angler who isn't very good in the kitchen is to get them the Hook, Line and Supper cookbook.

As this is full of tasty recipes on how to cook some of the most commonly caught freshwater and saltwater fish, as well as advice on how to clean and prepare the fish beforehand.

So they'll be a whizz in the kitchen as well as at the fishing lake if you gift them this cookbook. 

Rounding Up

Fishing is an extremely popular pastime, and it's no surprise why.

As it's both challenging and rewarding, while also allowing people to get out among nature, which is very calming and pleasant.

So if you know an avid fisherman, why not get them a gift to help them enjoy their hobby even more.

As every fishing gift idea that I've included here will be well received by all types of anglers.