Looking for the perfect gift idea for that special someone who loves fishing? We have spent countless hours scouring the internet to find some of the best gift ideas to hook your friends and loved ones.
#1. A vacuum sealer, so your friend can keep their catch fresh all the way from hook to home.
Review spotlight: “I bought this to replace a cheap Aldi brand sealer that quit working after about 10 uses. What a difference! Excellent suction without being too loud or difficult to use. Worked the first time right out of the box, and haven’t had a problem yet. I will update after more uses and after I’ve tried a wider variety of items.” – Kerriann
#2. This fish-finder is the ultimate lightweight time-saving device for any angler. No more hit ‘n’ hope casting – your friend can now survey the underwater scene from the comfort of their smartphone, dramatically raising their chances of success.
Review spotlight: “It’s pretty much dead on accurate with depth readings because I have actually used it along side of a friends Lowrance on his bass boat and everything was dead on, even with passing fish under the boat. I also like the price tag. You have an accurate sonar with a ton of cool features for just under 100 bucks. I highly recommend this product.” – Craig McCarthy
#3. Need a more serious sonar? Check out the Pro+ sonar, which will give your angling amigo a deeper knowledge of the submarine landscape than the fishes themselves.
Review spotlight: “It’s great for locating structure and fish when bank fishing. The mapping feature is great and it records gps data as well as notes. Also, the battery life is much better than I would have imagined. I’ve used it full days of ice fishing in 0 degree weather on a singe charge.” – Krautmann
#4. A pair of long-nosed pliers that can reach where the sun don’t shine, which means that a hook trapped in a hungry fish’s stomach has never been easier to extract.
Capable of cutting braided line and performing a multitude of other fiddly tasks, this durable and versatile tool is essential for any tackle kit.
Review spotlight: “Bought 2 pairs for two boys just learning to kayak fish with me… now, they don’t need to come over and raft up with me to use my tools for re-rigging their lines. They can operate fully on their own nearby instead. They each have their own color – preventing mix ups and squabbling.” – Don’t Pedal It!
#5. The portable speaker that answers when you call. Now your friend can order Alexa to play a celebratory fanfare while reeling in a beast.
Review spotlight: “This is my first time purchasing an Echo Alexa of my own. I’ve used an Alexa 2nd Gen at my job and it’s pretty nice. I noticed the difference between the 2nd and 3rd Gen is that the 3rd Gen speaker is way louder and clear and I like that. I’m still playing with it and getting used to it but I do LOVE the Twilight Blue. That’s a sexy color to be honest lol. So far, I’m impressed with it.” – Mitchele
#6. This fisherman’s bible, so your buddy can learn the top tips for catching any kind of fish in any environment. If they’re unsure which bait to use or how to operate a piece of kit, they’ll find the answers in here.
Review spotlight: “This book is amazing. I bought it for my husband since he’s really into fishing and he loves it. It’s full of great guides and tips and general information about fish, gear, and techniques. It also looks great. People who aren’t even into fishing like looking at it.” – Steph
#7. Sitting waiting for a bite can be a slow business, and a chilly one too in the winter months. Your friend will love this temperature-controlling mug, so they can gently sip their warming soup as the hours tick by.
Review spotlight: “Just what I needed! I hated how quickly my coffee cooled down but not when using my Ember cup! The cup charges by sitting on what looks like a saucer so I have that next to the coffee pot. Charged quickly and battery lasts hours, I haven’t had it die on me yet, used for about three hours so far. Has pre set temperatures that can be adjusted warmer or cooler from the app.” – Bellealyn
#8. This treasure chest of a tackle box, for your meticulous mate who loves organising their kit just as much as they do hooking fish.
Review spotlight: “I’m an avid boater, fishermen, and have two nice tackle boxes, but wanted to go to ONE large tackle box. .. Well, I found it in this HUGE compartmentalized tackle box .. .. It’s one of the more expensive Plano Boxes, but will hold everything I own. From my assortment of lures, hooks, weights, floats, knives, and all my other cool items .. .. I recommend this Plano 7771 Series Box, if you need mucho space. And, when full, it weighs a ton !! .. Arrived in perfect shape .. .. Go for it fellow anglers” – Frank ‘Lombardo’
#9. This snug and stylish beanie hat that has in-built headphones so your buddy can look cool, feel warm and listen to their favourite jams all at the same time, without cumbersome wires snagging on their fishhook or tangling with their line.
Review spotlight: “So I got this for my fiancé last Christmas and he loved it! He uses it when walking and when shoveling snow. No more wires in the way when doing outdoor chores. The sound is great and the size is perfect like a regular beanie should be.” – Amazonlover
#10. It’s early birds who catch their quarry, and your friend will have extra time in the morning with this fast-brewing, portable coffee press.
This revolutionary design is easy to clean, easy to use and even coffee snobs admit it’s more versatile and brews better coffee than a French press.
Review spotlight: “Easy to use, easy to clean, doesn’t require elaborate rituals. Makes REALLY GOOD coffee, that can be easily adjusted to suit your taste. It’s FREAKING CHEAP compared to owning a whole counter full of coffee appliances (trust me, I’ve been there). It’s portable. You can take it on trips, use it in hotels. You can take it camping, hunting, or fishing. You can take it to your office. In fact, I bought a second one for my office. This thing can make the best coffee anywhere you have boiling water.” – dwizum
#11. A complete, non-stick, cookware set, so your pal can fry up their fresh fish instantly without having to spend hours scrubbing the skin off the pan afterwards.
Review spotlight: “I’ve had the pots over 6 months at this point. Everything is still in one piece. No handles falling off or anything. All the pots are still non stick. Still clean well. I do make it a point to try not to scrub the pots with anything abrasive and I have silicone utensils for cooking so my pots are still smooth inside. They cook even get hot quick. I’ve always made do with cheap pots this was my first set of real pots that cost more than 29.99 and I am beyond satisfied with my purchase and can see the clear difference between the cheap pots and these pots.” – Deb
#12. A waterproof speaker that will survive being knocked in the drink as your friend thrashes about trying to land a big one
Review spotlight: “Very solid speaker design, and I have held off on writing this review until after I subjected it to the “dunk test.” – Yes, this speaker is completely waterproof, to the point where it can be held underwater and still play. Bravo, in my book – and the quality of the sound it puts out is just amazing, to boot.” – The consumer’s voice
#13. An electronic scale with measuring tape, so your chum can see the size and weight of the whoppers they catch, and keep track of their personal bests.
Review spotlight: “I’m very happy with the product. I had a mechanical scale, which I misplaced, so, not finding another mechanical scale I went with this. I have since found the mechanical scale, but this one is so much simpler.” – Ronald Weinger
#14. A pair of water shoes to give your friend the flexibility and comfort of being barefoot without having to tread so gingerly on slippery or rough surfaces.
Review spotlight: “These were PERFECT for my trip to Kauai. The beach we were near had hidden rocks in the sand – big volcanic rocks that hurt to step on… except for ME in my fancy shoes. I wore them almost constantly for a week and they held up great under all kinds of stress. I’d totally buy them again. I only wish I had ordered them for everyone in my group. Great value, great product.” – The Vincents
#15. After casting, your mate can use this kindle to kill time as they wait for that magical tug on the line.
Review spotlight: “My first Kindle did not survive a quick swim in the bathtub, so I bought the latest version in January 2019. I had owned the old model for two years and thought it was marvelous. This new one is not a game-changer but it is better in every way. It is thinner, lighter and the smooth front looks good. I never had a problem with the battery life of the older version and this version is at least as good. I plug it in every week or two and I have never had a battery reading lower than 30%.” – jns
#16. An insulated can-cooler so your buddies can keep their tins ice-cold for the entire day trip.
Review spotlight: “Like to keep your beer cold? Get this. Slow drinker but don’t want to let your friends on to how slow you’re drinking? Get this. Want your White Claw/Truly to stay as cold as it was when you took it out of your fridge? Get this. I kid you not this thing keeps drinks cold like that’s its job (because it is). Once I got mine and saw how effective it was, I decided all of my cold beverage loving friends and family will be getting one also.” – Brooke Stull
#17. This portable charging bank, because everyone knows there’s no point catching a whopper if your battery has died and you can’t send a snap of it to all your friends.
Review spotlight: “I was recently in vacation and brought this bad boy. At first my friends laughed at me, poking fun at bringing a portable battery but 7hrs into our touristy sight seeing and Snapchatting guess who was asking to use my silly portable battery. It even comes with a micro USB and USB C cord (no apple one though). These thing holds a serious charge too. Great purchase and great brand.” – John F. Peters
#18. The ultimate guide to knots for your fumbling friend who keeps losing their lures and can’t tie a loop in the line.
Review spotlight: “This book contains a library of many useful knots for nearly every fishing application. It’s descriptions of the knots are clear and illustrated quite nicely. It certainly contains more knots than I would ever use in my lifetime.” – G
#19. This watertight dry bag, so your pal’s vital valuables can survive any splashing, soaking or sinking shenanigans at sea.
Review spotlight: “So i am living on an island, no seriously I do. Water is all around and I have lost mobiles to the fateful depths (or shallows even) and lost count of the times clothing accidentally gets soaked. Along comes this bag, looks too simple right? Don’t be fooled! This is totally genius, roll the top down, clip the easy to clasp snap clips job done. Brilliant, why? Because when your hands are wet nothing works, but there are no zips or awkward bits, the material (feels like rubber) is easy to grip in the water too and it floats. I kick myself for not buying one earlier, oh and it has a super cool phone pouch for extra protection. I take it kayaking, paddle boarding, diving, caving, to the beach and its awesome. And the sand washes off easily too.” – Andy Spanswick
#20. Sometimes when the fish aren’t biting, the serene slaps and sloshes around can lull an angler into a peaceful slumber. Half an hour later, they’ll wake up with neck pain – unless, that is, you’ve given them this supportive travel pillow to wear.
This super-soft snug folds up neatly, so say goodbye to the bulky travel pillows of the past.
Review spotlight: “We had a horrible time trying to get to Oreland from Alaska. We’re sure that having this Trtl pillow was the only thing keeping us from falling over with exhaustion. Best money I have ever spent on a travel accessory. I’m planning to buy one for everyone in the family.” – WaywardOctopus
#21. A powerful waterproof head torch for your friend who loves to fish in silence under a starlit sky.
Review spotlight: “This one puts the others in the the same price range to shame. This thing blasts out a legitimate 900 lumens on the highest setting. Comes with a decent lithium 18650 battery.” – Trina
#22. This hi-tech drinks bottle that your friend can use to keep their beverage cold for an entire angling session.
Review spotlight: “This particular bottle was a gift for my boyfriend but I have the same water bottle in a different design for myself. Both of us think this is the best water bottle ever created and they’re so sleek, fun looking, and they seriously do their job so well. Nothing beats waking up in the middle of the night, wanting a cold drink, and finding ice cubes still in it after 5 hours!” – Erin
#23. An outdoorsman’s first aid kit so your friend can treat any injuries on the fly, from harmful hooks to piranha punctures.
Review spotlight: “As a first responder i normally pack my own kits, however i liked that this had integrated labels for everything. In the case someone not familiar with the kit had to use it, everything would be labeled. I normally would have expected to pay this much for only the pack, but it came with things so, bonus. When I received this, i carefully went through each and every item expecting the usual (cheapest item available) sort of thing. However the quality of the included items was very reasonable. Overall i was pleasantly surprised. “ – Andrew W
#24. Show your loved one what a catch you think they are with this customisable keychain and fish hook charm.
Review spotlight: “Sooo in love with this keychain. Wonderful material quality & was even more perfect than I expected! Shipping was incredibly fast as well. Thank you so much! ❤️” – Chandler Riggs
#25. This soft and strong hammock, so your friend can sleep out under the stars and keep away from the creepy crawlies on those long summer fishing trips.
Review spotlight: “After doing some research, I settled on the Wise Owl Outfitters Single Hammock. I’m a convert for life! It’s lightweight, easy to setup, sturdy and comfortable. I’m a big guy (6′ 4″, 250lbs) so I was a little concerned with how well it would hold up. I was also a little afraid of whether I’d find myself dragging the ground because the straps had stretched out overnight. My fears were completely unfounded, however. There was absolutely no stretching, and it held me up just great over two nights.” – technopoetic
Ryan is the founder of Tideschart.com. Originally from New Zealand, Ryan has traveled to more than 20 countries and has combined more than 10 years of development experience with his passion for the ocean.
