Fishing for the perfect gift?
With more than 50 million anglers and about 21 million hunters throughout the United States, the odds are there's a special person in your life who loves the outdoors and enjoys fishing, hunting, birding, camping or some other outdoor activity.
Anglers and hunters are always on the lookout for the latest gear or gadget to improve their time in the outdoors, so to help you and Santa, here are eight gift ideas that are sure to warm the heart of your favorite outdoors enthusiast this holiday season.
Offering top-of-the-line features, including Shimano's innovative Propulsion Line Management System, new Sedona FD series reels are perfect for anglers seeking great value, reliability and performance from their fishing equipment.The Sedona's larger reels feature varispeed oscillation, while the ultralight 500FD is designed with slow oscillation and a redesigned bail trip to easily flip the bail closed by turning the handle.All four models include five shielded stainless ball bearings, one roller bearing and a cold forged aluminum spool.Price: About $59.99.
Carl Zeiss binoculars are revered worldwide for their innovative design and legendary German craftsmanship. Compact enough to fit in a shirt pocket when folded, these binoculars deliver brilliant, bright images and a remarkable field of view — with or without eyeglasses.ZEISS Victory compact binoculars are available in two models, an 8x20 T and a 10x25 T, which offers more magnification.Price: $625 (10x25 T) and $570 (8x25 T).
The Stormy Kromer Cap has been relied upon by anglers and hunters for 105 years.Made in Ironwood, Mich., this legendary cap is made of wool and features a unique pull-down earflap to keep your noggin warm and cozy. Available in fitted and flexible-fit styles and numerous colors, including blaze orange for hunters and classic red-black plaid. Stormy Kromer Caps also come in sizes for women and kids.Price: About $39.95.
These ultralightweight shoes (less than 9 ounces per shoe) are specifically designed to reduce the wear and fatigue on one's feet while fishing.Made from one-piece, molded EVA with an ergonomic arch to absorb heel shock and reduce foot fatigue, Evair shoes have removable waterproof insoles and a nonmarking rubber outsole. Evair shoes come in navy/gray and khaki/black and are available in whole sizes 8 through 13.Price: About $49.99.
Shimano Clarus fishing rods have carved out a name for themselves among anglers-in-the-know thanks to their solid, on-the-water performance.Designed with IM-7 graphite blank construction, Clarus rods are lightweight and extremely sensitive, providing the durability and action serious anglers desire. The rods feature Fuji New Concept aluminum oxide guides, grade A cork handles, Gudebrod thread-wrapped guides for added strength, and a convenient hook keeper. Shimano Clarus rods come with a limited lifetime warranty.Price: $59 to $79.
Blackmoon fishing tackle backpacks are built for anglers on the move. Whether you're fishing from shore at your favorite lake, near the surf, off a pier, on an overnight party boat, or from a canoe in the North Woods, the Blackmoon backpack's design allows anglers easy access to their tackle.The Blackmoon medium backpack comes with four Plano 3650 utility boxes, a detachable cell phone pocket, multiple pockets for accessories and gear, noncorrosive zippers, an insulated pocket to use with an ice pack and mesh rod holders. Available in blue/black heavy-duty poly fabric.Price: About $129.99.
Inspired by freshwater mermaids called lakemaids, Lakemaid Beer is a new American lager especially for fishermen who deserve a great beer at the end of a day of great fishing.While the beer, known for its crisp, clean taste, is only available during fishing season, anglers can dream about lakemaids all year long with the official Lakemaid Beer Bucket and Beverage Set. The set includes one five-quart galvanized bucket with an illustration of Miss Walleye, four 16-ounce pint glasses and four cardboard coasters.Price: About $45.
For that really hard-to-buy-for angler or hunter, you and Santa will never go wrong with a gift certificate from a nearby fishing tackle shop or sporting goods store.
