Father’s Day is just around the corner, giving you the chance to appreciate the positive male role model in your life with all kinds of great gifts. If your dad’s idea of a good time involves putting bait on a line and waiting for the next big catch, here are some fishing gear ideas to get yourself out of troubled waters this Father’s Day.
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A Multitool
Upgrade your dad’s pocket knife to a full multitool. It’s a necessity for every angler and includes everything your dad could need to set up a line and even prepare fish. Common multitool attachments include pliers, knives, hook removers, screwdrivers, and fish scalers. To add a personal touch, engrave the multitool with your dad’s initials, favorite Walt Whitman quote, or other memorable marker.
A Fillet Kit
One of the hardest parts of fishing is cleaning your catch, but with a full fillet kit, your pops will have no problem scaling, gutting, skinning, and preparing his fish. A good fillet kit should include a few fillet knives of varying sizes, a fish scaler, a sharpening tool, and a cutting board, allowing for clean, even cuts and an easier time processing your fish.
The Basics
Rods and reels, lures and weights—your dad will go through all kinds of basic fishing necessities. Even pros lose their fishing tackle to rocks, trees, and extra strong fish, so you can’t go wrong filling his tackle box with extra bobbers, hooks, or fishing line.
Fishing Gear Bags
Gone are the days of tackle boxes. Tackle bags are much more convenient, handling much more punishment and holding more tackle without you having to worry about knocking it over and spilling it. Tackle bags are available as backpacks and tote bags.
A Comfortable Folding Chair
A lot of fishing involves sitting and waiting, and while your dad says he might be comfortable sitting on a stool, log, or rock, his caboose could use a break. Make fishing as relaxing as it’s supposed to be with a comfortable, portable folding chair. Even better, get a folding chair with an insulated cooler conveniently attached under the seat. He can stay comfortable and easily reach some ice cold brews and food while he’s waiting for the next bite.
Bent Long-nose Pliers
This is a welcome addition to any father’s tackle box. While the pliers on a multitool should work fine for most fish, if your dad deals with especially toothy creatures, like muskies and pikes, he’ll appreciate the angled pliers. The bend allows him to remove hooks and snip lines without sacrificing his fingers.
A Day of Fishing With You!
All that gear aside, there’s no better gift than spending time with your dad. Head to his favorite fishing spot (or an entirely new one) together. Even if you catch nothing, you’ll have the great memories!
Happy Father’s Day!
Sunglasses
Your dad can’t fish if he can barely see. Sunny days can be quite the eyesore as those UV rays bounce off the water. Get a rugged but stylish pair of polarized sunglasses, which also allow your dad to see what’s swimming just under the surface.