2020 Holiday Gift Guide: FLY FISHING GIFTS For All Budgets!
Welcome to our Holiday Gift Guide for 2020: FLY FISHING Edition!
Ten great gifts for the fly fisherman (or woman!) in your life. We have chosen items to fit any budget, and any stage of fly fishing expertise, from novice to advanced.
Welcome to our Holiday Gift Guide for 2020: FLY FISHING edition! Ten great gifts for the fly fisherman (or woman!) in your life.
Announcing the first of our 2020 Holiday Gift Guides! This year, we're making it super simple to find the perfect fishing-related gift for your loved one. Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for FLY FISHING offers you ten great gift ideas to fit any budget and any level of fly fishing expertise.
Check it out NOW for tons of great info, a close up look at the ACTUAL items, and of course, prices and links where you can do all your holiday shopping for the fly fishing enthusiast in your life.
2020 has been a rough year for everyone, so we are going all out to try to make this the happiest holiday season ever! Come join us!
1) Smith Creek Wearable Fly Rod Holder, $25
The first item up is the Smith Creek wearable fly rod holder. This handy little gadget pins to your shirt, jacket, vest or bag straps, and allows you to set your rod to the side safely while changing a fly or unhooking a fish. No more worries about your rod falling into the water or onto a rock! It works great for spin or baitcaster rods too!
2) Tacky Fly Boxes, $20-$40
Next up, the Tacky Fly Box! From the Amazon product listing: “THE SIGNATURE SILICONE ANCHORING PAD HOLDS FLIES TIGHTER, DOESN’T ABSORB WATER, WITHSTANDS EXTREME TEMPERATURE SWINGS, AND WON’T GET TORN UP BY SHARP HOOK POINTS.”
This fly box brings unmatched organization, visibility and reliability to your fly storage. The signature silicone anchoring pad holds flies tighter, doesn’t absorb water, withstands extreme temperature swings, and won’t get torn up by sharp hook points. New for 2020, the same, durable, shatter-resistant constructions gets an upgrade with recycled polycarbonate in our continued effort to reduce our footprint.
3) Wingo Outdoors Fish Skin Socks $17
These comfy cute socks feature artwork specially commissioned by outdoors artist Ryan Williams. They are made from a comfortable, cottony soft blend of 80% cotton, 17% nylon, 3% spandex and come in a variety of patterns including several trout species, as well as tarpon and mahi mahi.
4) Orvis Gear Keeper Net Retractor, $25
This is not just any other normal zinger or retractor!
Full 42" extension will not inhibit reach. The Gear Keeper Net Retractor works hanging on your back or on a float tube.
Designed to survive extended saltwater and chlorine exposure. Spectra/nylon cord. Stainless steel spring and hardware. 60-lb. breaking strength. 12 lb. retraction force. Split-ring detachable connection for net. Fly-fishing retractor tool features snap-clip attachment to vest D-ring. Made in USA.
5) Renzetti Traveler Fly Tying Vise, $229 - $269
Just about every fly fishing enthusiast eventually begins to tie their own flies. The Renzetti Traveler makes that a simple process and will be a solid fly tying platform for years to come.
Watch the video clip about the Renzetti Traveler here!
Holds #28-#4/0 hooks with easy to adjust locking cam jaws. Anodizing on all aluminum parts for durability. 7″ stem. Made in the USA. Available in saltwater or freshwater sizes, and in right or left handed configurations.
6) Simms Freestone Fishing Backpack, $169
FREESTONE FISHING BACKPACK: Venture beyond the roadside attractions with the 35 L Freestone Fishing Backpack. This pack features a panel-loading design with dedicated pockets and a fishing-specific cargo layout for full days on the water. The backpack measures 13 x 22 x 8 inches and weighs 2 lbs.
POCKETS FOR ALL YOUR FISHING GEAR: The Freestone Pack is designed with a 4-way zipper that allows easy access inside the large, main compartment from the top or side of the pack. Keep your hooks, lures, and line organized with the interior organizational pockets. There’s an additional exterior woven pocket and a top zipper pocket for your water bottle or lunch.
COMFORTABLE TO WEAR: This backpack frame is made from lightweight aluminum with a mesh vented back panel for added comfort and fast drying. It is designed with an adjustable chest and waist belt to take tension off your lower back.
ROD OR NET HOLDER: Bring all your gear when you go fishing, even your fish net! The front panel drops down to store your net or fishing rod. The front of this back also has a coated daisy chain and a loop for wet flies.
WATER-RESISTANT FISHING PACK: The nylon fabric this bag is made from features a durable water-resistant finish to keep your fishing tackle dry and clean. This backpack is compatible with the water-resistant Simms Freestone Fishing Chest Pack and can be attached to the back pack straps
Check out the video of the Simms Freestone backpack here!
KEEP YOUR GEAR DRY: Take to the water with complete confidence. The Simms waterproof dry bag comes with a roll top closure with TPU-coated webbing, and has fully taped seams to keep those inevitable splashes out. (Not submergible)
DESIGNED TO LAST: Experience legendary SIMMS quality in play. Made using 201D TPU-coated nylon, this roll top drybag withstands all the rigors of the outdoors. Take it fishing, hiking, camping, or hunting and witness the durability.
CONVENIENTLY ROOMY: Easily fit a set of waders and fishing boots inside. The small Dry Creek dry bag for fishing has a 10-liter capacity to hold your fishing gear. It measures (rolled closed): 10 x 13 x 4 in. (25.4 x 33.1 x 10.2 cm)
SECURE IT WITH EASE: We’ve fitted our fishing dry bag with a solid D-ring. Use it to secure the bag to the boat or other gear and prevent it from bouncing around or falling into the water whenever you’re cruising down the river.
TRUSTED Simms WARRANTY: If your Simms product fails due to a defect in workmanship or materials, Simms will repair or replace your gear and get you back on the water as soon as possible. If your Simms product fails due to excessive wear, accidents and breakdown of materials over extended time, Simms will make every effort to repair your gear for a reasonable fee.
8) Smith Creek Spent Line Wrangler, $25
Holds waste fishing line securely and out of the environment!
Easy to use; simply coil line around tool and fingers
Compact and lightweight yet rugged, made from quality anodized marine-grade aluminum and UV-resistant materials, it fits easily into your pocket or tackle box
Originally the Trash Fish
Eco-friendly, keep our streams clean
9 & 10) Abel Zinger $115 & Abel Nippers, $85-$185
Now, these items aren’t for everyone! They are admittedly on the luxurious side, at $85 + for line cutters, and $115 for a zinger. But if you are looking to get your loved one a gift that they might not ever buy themselves, or if you just really like high end items and having the best of the best, then this is the pairing for you!
This Abel ziner and Abel Nipper set are completely bulletproof, made with the best materials and carry an incredible lifetime warranty.
Check out the video to learn why ANYONE would spend $200 to $300 for these two tiny tools!!
Check out the video to learn why ANYONE would spend $200 to $300 for these two tiny tools!!
Full list of video timestamps and product links:
01:10 Smith Creek Wearable Fly Rod Holder, $25 https://amzn.to/35oZnZJ
02:17 Tacky Fly Boxes, $20-$40 https://amzn.to/2UmMjhm
03:58 Wingo Outdoors Fish Skin Socks $17 https://amzn.to/2Uijbrx
05:17 Orvis Gear Keeper Net Retractor, $25 https://amzn.to/36xZQrQ
07:02 Renzetti Traveler Fly Tying Vise, $229 https://amzn.to/35qNv9Q
08:31 Simms Freestone Fishing Backpack, $169 https://amzn.to/3nhh7wf
12:26 Simms Dry Creek Dry Bag, $39-$49 https://amzn.to/35oU1hh
14:31 Smith Creek Spent Line Wrangler, $25 https://amzn.to/3kpLvmm
15:36 Abel Zinger $115 https://amzn.to/35tvzeN & Abel Nippers, $85-$185 https://amzn.to/3nj4PDy
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Additional Links:
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Those Who Love BASS FISHING (coming soon)
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Kayak Fishing Lovers (coming soon)