6 Cool Gifts for the Angler

If you have someone on your Christmas gift list who loves to fish, here are some ideas for you from the winners of the Best of Show awards at this year’s International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) Show.

Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 fishing line

Here’s a good stocking stuffer. Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 fishing line has 50% greater abrasion resistance to handle those big fish and 10% more casting distance. Prices start at $20. berkley-fishing.com

Ambition Combos

Any kid that loves to fish would like this. The new Ambition Combos rod from 13 Fishing was designed specifically for junior anglers but has features found on top quality adult combos. At $60, this is a great gift and an investment in the future of fishing. 13fishing.com

Sunrise Silver Mirror Lens

A fisherman’s eyes can be really damaged by the sun if he/she isn’t wearing proper sunglasses. Costa’s new Sunrise Silver Mirror Lens sunglasses start at $189. They feature optimal and balanced light technology that gives anglers a big advantage in the early and sunset hours. The silver mirror gives coated protection in hazy, indirect or low-light conditions. Plus, the wearer may look really good in them. costadelmar.com

Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II

Keep your fisherman from getting wet with the new Frogg Toggs Prym1 Series Pilot II rain suit. It was designed with everything fishermen need to keep dry and comfortable. The jacket is $190 and bibs are $170 with color choices of shoreline blue, silver mist and blackout. froggtoggs.com

Mach Crush Speed Spool Combo

Your angler might love Lew’s Mach Crush Speed Spool Combo for Christmas. It features an aluminum spool, 10-bearing system, dual-braking, magnetic and centrifugal cast control, carbon-fiber drag system and graphite frame. At $200, it’s worth every penny. www.lews.com

Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp Mega SI GPS

The Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp Mega SI GPS is an awesome fish finder. It features a large 15.4-inch display with LED backlight, CHIRP-ing MEGA Side Imaging, MEGA Down Imaging and 2D sonar. It also includes GPS chart plotting, built-in Bluetooth, Ethernet networking capabilities, AutoChart Live with depth, vegetation and bottom hardness mapping. The screen can also be customized with up to four viewing panels. This gem is $3,500. humminbird.com ABOUT OUR AUTHOR Larry Whiteley hosts the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio Show, basspro.com.