The hardest part of buying gifts for the holidays is coming up with a great gift that is something your fishing buddy will appreciate and use.
BD and our team of die-hard anglers are here to help you pick a gift that will keep on giving.
We know the leaves are just turning, but before you know it, you will be looking for gifts to stuff the stockings and hide under the tree.
Check out the list below for gifts of all sizes and budgets with one thing in common: Anglers will love it!!
Grundéns Tourney Bibs
Grundéns has listened to anglers from all walks and one of their requests has been for a quality, lightweight bib to provide full protection from the elements but retain ease of motion for professional tournament anglers and avid anglers alike.
The Tourney Bibs are designed for an athletic fit and offer pockets that are strategically placed where anglers need them. The bib is offered in either Refraction Glacier Camo or Ocean Blue colors.
Check out the Grundéns website for these and many more great gear for anglers.
Dexter Outdoors Fillet Knives
The beloved Tiger Edge bait cutter goes through fresh and frozen bait with ease. It’s a great all-around knife for bait, steaking fish, cutting cartilage and helping process your fish. It features our SOFGRIP handle that is soft to the grip and provides great control along with slip resistance.
The Dexter SG133-8 8” narrow fillet knife makes filleting and skinning your fillets easy. It’s ultra-sharp out of the package and with just the right amount of flex to glide over the bones. It features our SOFGRIP™ handle that is soft to the grip and provides great control along with slip resistance. It features our proprietary high carbon, high alloy, stain free DEXSTEEL™. This knife is NSF certified and is made in the U.S.A.
You better buy the sheath too before you drop this gift in their stocking. This baby is sharp!
Visit the Dexter Outdoors website to see more great fishing knives.
PLANO EDGE Tackle Boxes
The sleek, modern look of the EDGE series may be the first thing that grabs your attention, but its exclusive Rustrictor™ coating, Dri-Loc™ seal and one-handed latch design will ensure you never use anything else. Now your tackle will last longer, stay dry and be more easily accessible—making your angling days more enjoyable than they’ve ever been before.
Keep your jigs dry, your crankbaits untangled, your lures rust-free and your extras all organized in the easy-to-customize EDGE tackle boxes. Thoughtful interior features solve for every angler frustration and take tackle organization to a whole new level. New adjustable, pre-cut dividers offer 100% customization, keep contents immobile and improve airflow, while Water Wick™ dividers absorb moisture and an EZ Label™ system allows you to easily mark your contents.
Check out the EDGE on the Plano website. It’s bound to be a favorite!
Hook & Tackle Performance Shirts
You can also check out the new Crossing Hook & Yellow Fin Performance Fishing Shirt made of our proprietary Solar System fabrication. This soft cotton-hand tee offers UPF 50+ Sun protection, Quick-Dry and odor-resistance.
Frabill Trophy Haul Landing Nets
The Trophy Haul™ Series combines 80 years of expertise and cutting-edge technology to bring you the next ground-breaking advancement in fishing nets.
A revolutionary handled yoke equalizes the pressure to improve balance and remove extra stress. All Trophy Haul nets include conservation netting, Lockdown™ asymmetrical net design, and a MeshGuard™ hoop. Available in multiple hoop sizes to accommodate whatever species you’re targeting.
Don’t let your favorite angler miss his prize, let Frabill have their back!
Check out the Frabill Website for more size options and other fishing net styles.
Casa Vieja Lodge Guatemala Fishing Trips
On the Pacific Coast of Guatemala, an easy ride from Guatemala City, there is a paradise that caters to offshore fishermen. Casa Vieja Lodge is a luxury resort that offers a fishing experience like no other of its kind. The accommodations are every bit of a 5-star feel with friendly staff, gourmet meals, beautiful rooms, and a resort-style pool and bar.
But while the accommodations are enough to draw a person in, that’s not the only reason to go to the Casa Vieja. Their 9-boat fleet will take you to some of the most productive fishing grounds in the world. They are known as the “Sailfish Capital of the World” and that ain’t no lie. With an average of 15 billfish raises per day, boredom is not an option.
Give the angler you love the gift of memories of a lifetime!
Visit the Casa Vieja Lodge website to get all the details.
Costa Diego Sunglasses
The most advanced sport performance sunglasses yet. Diego features an innovative vented spring hinge system to maximize airflow and enhance fit, plus sweat management channels that wick away moisture to cool and ensure all-day comfort. Diego includes flexible, strap ready temple tips, and top and side shield details to eliminate light leak. Paired with coloring enhancing polarized 580 lenses that provide 100% UV protection, Diego is the next evolution in performance sunglasses.
“With a name inspired by San Diego, one of our favorite places to fish, Diego will stop at nothing to keep you out on the water longer whether you’re chasing yellowtail or the mighty bluefin,” says Costa.
Check out the Costa website for more info on the Diego and many other great Costa sunglass frames
Mustad Big Game Crimpers
Mustad’s Crimper ensures solid crimping for strong rigs. Made with Drop-Forged Stainless Steel, this tool can get the job done. The Crimper can crimp in four sizes for maximum utility. To simplify rigging, the Crimper comes with two side cutters built-in. Safety and comfort are important when rigging, so the handles have been designed with non-slip grip and lockable functionality.
- Drop-Forged Stainless Steel
- Four crimp sizes: 0,1 to 0,5mm – 0,5 to 1mm – 1 to 2mm – 2 plus
- Two side cutters
- Lockable handles
- Spring-loaded non-slip handles
Visit the Mustad website for more tools and info.
Feral Foods: Recipes and Tips for Hunters and Gatherers
How about the gift of knowledge for your outdoor enthusiasts. Ever get tired of cooking your catch the same old ways. Maggie Rosaine has put together a book highlighting new ways to prepare wild game and fish.
“This book is for people who’s passion is hunting and fishing, says Maggie. “From the wild environment to your table, hunt or catch it yourself then take good care of it. Butcher, process and cook your bounty. Take pride in your achievement.”
