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Fishing Gift Ideas For Dad

Fishing gifts for dad - what's the best?

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities for men, so if you plan on buying dad a fishing gift for his birthday, Father's day or Christmas, there are a few things you need to know. Does dad fly fish? Is deep water fishing his thing? Maybe he's a bass fisherman! If you have no clue, I got you covered.

You also have to remember this, recreational fishers like myself, are an entirely different animal then the hard core types. But don't you worry yourself with these details, I've done the leg work. Most the fishing gifts on this list are universal, so you don't have to worry about knowing about fishing inside and out.

Ok, here's the blue print: This list is made up of the best, most popular and best-selling fishing gifts. That's usually what most people are interesting in shopping for. And to be honest ,it's the safest bet. Let's get this party started.

* Some of the gift Ideas on this list are compliments of Unique Gift Ideas For Men Dot Com

Decorative Framed Mirror Wall Decor

Trout Fishing Etched Mirror

type=textSome of the fishing themed wall decorations I've seen are pretty tacky, but the Trout Fishing Etched Mirror by MasterVisions isn't one of them.

This mirror has remarkable life like detail and comes framed in a beautiful oak frame.

Honorable mention: Muskie Fishing Etched Mirror, and for the salt water fishing dads the Marlin Fishing Etched Mirror

Outdoor Decor

"Gone Fishin' Birdhouse"

type=textFishing gifts are obviously what you're looking for, but if his other passion is birds, why not kill two birds with one stone (no pun intended).

If you live in an area with harsh weather conditions, the "Gone Fishin' Birdhouse" probably isn't the most practical, but it sure would look good in dad's man cave.

Honorable mention: Fishing Cabin Birdhouse

More fishing bird house gift ideas

Coffee Mugs

Old Lures Coffee Fishing Mug

type=textCoffee mugs are one of the most popular Father's Day and birthday gifts for dads. And why not, they get used, and there pretty cheap for younger kids who have limited funds. Plus, you can never have too many coffee mugs.

The Old Lures Fishing Mug is a classic, and is available in 11oz or 15oz sizes.

Honorable mention: Fly Fishing Lures Mug

Fishing Street Signs

Fresh & Salt Water Fishing Street Signs

type=textI'm not too sure if mom would appreciate the Largemouth Bass Sign as much as your father, especially if he plans to hang it up in the kitchen or living room. But it sure would look great on the barn, pool room, office or in the garage.

Made to look and feel exactly like a standard street sign, and you know how much guys like hanging signs in their garage. If dad isn't a Bass Fishermen, no problem, these fishing street signs.

Honorable mention: Fish Crossing Signs

Singing Wall Decor

Big Mouth Billy the Bass

type=textBilly the Bigmouth Bass is a singing wall decoration that was made famous about 5 or 6 years ago, and is still one of the best-selling fishing gifts for Father's Day.

Thank God it's not motion activated, or dad might end up throwing in the trash the first day, but if you're looking for a novelty gift, it doesn't get any better than this.

Honorable mention: Frankie the Fish

Fish n Chix Calendar

2012 wall calendar

type=textWho doesn't need a calendar? And since you're looking for a unique fishing gift for dad, why not a fishing themed wall calendar? And I think I know just the one dad would enjoy - all year long!

The Fish n Chix Calendar features both fresh and salt water pictures, but I highly doubt dear old dad will even notice.

Honorable mention: 2012 Women in Waders Wall Calendar

Wayne The Bass

Recycled Cardboard Sculpture

type=textA lot of fishermen like hanging their fishing trophies in their den or office, but some just don't like the idea of a dead animal in their home.

Wayne The Bass is far from real, and a great conversation starter for friends, family and or clients. This wall mounted largemouth bass made of recycled cardboard.

Honorable mention: Marlin Replica Nautical Saltwater Fishing Wall Decor

Multi-tools

Gerber Flik Fishing Multi Tool

Gerber and Leatherman dominate the multi-tool market, so it's not surprising to see Gerber take it a step further and make a multi-purpose tool especially for fishing.

And the Gerber Flik Fishing Multi Tool is that tool.

It doesn't matter what kind of fishing dad does, this bad boy is a nice addition to any tackle box.

Honorable mention: Delk Ultimate Fishing Tool

Fishing kits

South Bend 137 Piece Deluxe Tackle Kit

The South Bend 137 Piece Deluxe Tackle Kit is a perfect fishing gift for any dad that needs access to fishing tackle ASAP.

You see, you never know when dad is going to be away from home and stubble across a fishing hole, and it's never good to be unprepared.

Fishing kit includes a variety of fishing hooks, sinkers, bobbers, fishing line, lures, a stringer and more.

Honorable mention: Survival Fishing Kit

Fish finders

NorCross HawkEye F33P Fish Finder

Why guess where the fish are when you can use a fish finder? I know, it's cheating, but isn't technology great.

The NorCross HawkEye F33P Fish Finder delivers accurate depth up to 100 feet, and fish and structure readings. This model is a middle of the road fish finder, but still a solid fishing gift for dad.

Honorable mention: Humminbird PiranhaMAX 150 4-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder

Field guides

Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide

Actually, the Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide are solid plastic cards that are made for the elements.

The Ultimate Knot Guide is the best-selling fresh water knot guide in the US. Fishing is not the time to be flipping through a book to figure out how to tie a knot, these cards were made to fit comfortably inside a vest, tackle, boat or your pocket. For the salt water dads, the PRO-KNOT Fishing Knots Saltwater Edition is what he needs.

Honorable mention: PROKNOT Outdoor Knots

Fishing chairs

Ultimate Outdoor Adjustable Fishing Chair

If dad is using one of those cheap fishing chairs you can buy anywhere, maybe it's time you gave dad an upgrade.

Not get me wrong, those cheap foldup chairs are great for numerous occasions, but for fishing, the Ultimate Outdoor Adjustable Fishing Chair is second to none.

It not only folds up for easy storage, but it also comes with cup holders (that's right, more than one), fishing rod holder and pouch to store fishing gear.

Honorable mention: Earth Products Earth Fishing Backpack Chair

Scales

Portable Digital Hangging Luggage Fishing Scale

Like many things in life, size does matter. It's no different when you're fishing. With the Portable Digital Hangging Luggage Fishing Scale there's no guess work - the scale donesn't lie.

This digital scale weighs fish up to 88 pounds, so it's good for fresh or salt water fish.

Honorable mention: Berkley Digital Fish Scale

Bass fishing

Bass Bucket - O - Tackle

I've already beat you over the head about buying fishing gifts for dad that you're unsure about, so I won't repeat myself when it comes to bass fishing.

The Bass Bucket - O - Tackle is a perfect starter kit for not only bass fishing, but fresh water fishing in general. Even if dad is a seasoned pro, you can never have enough gear, and he'll be more than happy to replenish his tackle box with the contents from the Bass Bucket - O - Tackle.

Contents include hooks, swivels, fishing line, minnow bucket, jigs, lures, bobbers and more.

Honorable mention: South Bend Fishing Lures Lunker Bass Kit

Gift cards

Cabelas Gift Card

Sometimes buying a gift card is considered throwing in the towel, but if you're shopping for fishing gifts you know nothing about, go to old reliable - a gift card.

Cabela's is a fisherman's dream, and if dad opens up a Cabelas Gift Card on his birthday, Father's Day or Christmas, he won't be disappointed.

Honorable mention: Amazon gift cards

Watches

Casio Men's Pathfinder Forester Fishing Moon Phase Watch

As you know, watches can run into the hundreds of dollars, and since I'm not sure what you want to spend, the Casio Men's Pathfinder Forester Fishing Moon Phase Watch is what I would buy.

The Pathfinder moon phase watch was built especially for anglers - fresh or salt water fishing. Without boring you with a list of features, the Pathfinder's most impressive feature is that it indicates the best time to go fishing based of the moons phrase - longitude and latitude.

For $30 bucks, you won't find a better watch for the features this watch offers.

Honorable mention: Timex Expedition Digital Compass Watch

Sunglasses

Wiley-X Blink, Polarized Bronze Matte Black

Not a pair of fishing glasses per se, but you will not find a better pair of overall eye protection.

On sunny days, the glare off the water can be brutal, so good eye protection is an absolute must. Wiley X sunglasses were the sunglasses of choice for soldiers during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. If it's good enough for our soldiers, it's good enough for fishing.

The Wiley-X Blink won't budge on your face, and is extremely comfortable and stylish - not like other safety glasses. And it fits great on fat heads like mine. If you go this route, dad will be very happy.

Honorable mention: Wiley X Lantern

Yard décor

River's Edge Solid Brass Fish Wind chime

Maybe dad is good on fishing gear, but you still want to get him a fish themed gift. What about some yard décor?

I spent a good amount of time looking for something that wasn't tacky (and there was a lot of that going around), and I stumbled across the River's Edge Solid Brass Fish Wind chime.

This gift isn't to obnoxious, or stick out like a sore thumb. It would make a perfect addition to dad's patio and or deck.

Honorable mention: Springfield "Gone Fishing" Large Dial Thermometer

Fly fishing

Redington Clark Fork Mesh Fly Fishing Vest

The Redington Clark Fork Mesh Fly Fishing Vest is exactly what I had in mind when I talked earlier about playing it safe. There are too many variables with fly fishers to just go out and buy any old gift.

If you don't fly fish, don't try to figure out what kind of rod, reel or flies he uses, or what your dad fishes for; salmon, steelhead, trout etc. Play it safe!

Honorable mention: Antiqued Fly Fishing Creel

Computers

Old Fishing Lures Computer Mouse Pad

Like I mentioned in the yard décor post, if dad has plenty of gear, why not buy dear old dad a unique fishing gift he can use in the house?

Everybody has a computer, and everybody needs a mouse pad. So throw away dad's old mouse pad and replace it with the Old Fishing Lures Computer Mouse.

Honorable mention: River's Edge Optical Mouse Firetiger

Bathroom

River's Edge Transparent PVC Elongated Toilet Seat

I'm not sure if mom will appreciate the River's Edge Transparent PVC Elongated Toilet Seat as much as dad, but if dad has his own bathroom, mom might let it slide.

Honorable mention: River's Edge Unique Deluxe Wood Fishing Reel Toilet Paper Holder

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