1Plano StowAway waterproof 3700 tackle box
A good tackle box keeps lures sorted and dry. Plano's waterproof 3700 has an O-ring seal rated IPX7, adjustable dividers, a clear lid to see what's inside and a single latch that opens with one hand. It's 14 by 9 by 3.25 inches.
Pros
- IPX7 waterproof seal.
- Adjustable dividers and a clear lid.
- One-handed latch.
Cons
- Deep version, so check it fits their bag.
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2Rapala fisherman's pliers
Fishing pliers are for getting hooks out quickly and cleanly. Rapala's are carbon steel with a nickel-plated finish, and the long nose reaches into a fish's mouth so they can unhook it and get it back in the water.
Pros
- Long nose for unhooking.
- Nickel-plated carbon steel.
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3Rapala 50lb touch screen fish scale
Every angler wants to know what their catch weighed. Rapala's digital scale weighs up to 50lb and shows pounds and ounces, decimal pounds or kilos on a large touch screen. It remembers eight weights, keeps them if the batteries die, and runs for up to 400 hours on two AA batteries.
Pros
- Shows pounds, ounces or kilos.
- Stores eight weights.
- Up to 400 hours on two AAs.
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4Rapala Original Floating lure
The Original Floating is the lure Rapala built its name on. It's carved from balsa with a natural minnow shape and a wounded-minnow action, fitted with black nickel VMC hooks, and every one is hand-tuned and tank-tested before it leaves the factory.
Pros
- Balsa body with a wounded-minnow action.
- Hand-tuned and tank-tested.
Cons
- Comes in seven sizes, so check the listing.
- Lures get lost, so a few spares help.
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5Buff CoolNet UV neckwear
Long days on the water mean a lot of sun. Buff's CoolNet tube is UPF 50, keeps them cool as sweat evaporates, and can be worn as a neck gaiter, face cover or headband. It's made from recycled plastic bottles.
Pros
- UPF 50 sun protection.
- Wears several ways.
Cons
- Pattern on Amazon may differ from the photo.
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What to buy someone who loves fishing
Rods and reels are personal and specific to the fish they're after, so leave those to them. The best gifts for anglers are the tools and kit they use every trip. Check whether they fish lakes, rivers or the sea, and whether they keep or release their catch. Tackle boxes and pliers suit almost every angler.
How we picked these gifts for anglers
We picked each product for what anglers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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