Handmade Christmas Gifts for the Angler on Your List

Christmas gifts for the fishing enthusiasts on your list don’t have to be expensive. Handmade items often make the best presents. They can be humorous or help the recipient recall fond memories.

Here are a few ideas for homemade gifts that any angler would like to see under the tree this Christmas. Each one is a gift that comes from the heart.

Photogenic
You’ve heard the saying: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Gather photos of your favorite angler with a big fish, kids or grandkids, fishing buddies, etc. Then get on your computer and go to Shutterfly, Snapfish, or Walgreens websites, where you can use the photos to make a custom wall or desk calendar for an office or a workshop. You can even add important dates like birthdays and anniversaries.

Fishing pictures can also be put on coffee mugs, mouse pads, key rings, aprons, luggage tags, playing cards, T-shirts and sweatshirts, and cell phone covers. You can even capture the holiday spirit by making an ornament or a greeting card.

One of a kind
Get online and do a search for how to make a custom fishing lure. There are lots of sites that will help you design and make that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift. And just think how much more special it will be if the recipient catches a fish with it.

Edible
Find a recipe and make jerky or snack sticks for the angler to enjoy on the next fishing trip. (For some yummy ideas, see Grill Master, p. 52.) A bag of homemade cookies or candy is also always appreciated. If you’re lucky, your loved one might even share.

Signs
Get a wooden board and paint a phrase on it like “Gone Fishing,” “Fish Camp,” “I’d Rather Be Fishing,” “Fishing Guide for Hire,” or “Fishing Stories Told Here.” The recipient will always remember that you made it for him or her.

Any of these ideas will make a great Christmas gift for the fisherman or fisherwoman in your life. Still not inspired? Hey, you can always take your favorite angler fishing!