A fully submersible waterproof ditty bag for tackle and more
A fisher-friendly inflatable SUP
A cool, breathable, UPF-treated fishing shirt
A classy, stainless-steel flask with a magnetic, double-walled cup
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An electronic fish smoker
An oyster shucking tool, in case the fishing doesn't always go so well
Dexter-Russell New Haven-Style Oyster Shucking Tool, available at Amazon, $12.72
The fish aren't always biting, or maybe Dad's just a little at a loss with his fishing skills. Oysters, on the other hand, have nowhere to run. As a one-time oyster shucker (and general bivalve enthusiast), I can say this is one of the most favored tools of oyster shuckers in the US of A, and my personal favorite; I don't go out on the water without one in my tackle box.
Polarized shades made from recycled fishing nets
A monthly tackle subscription box
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Fishing bibs for a messier day at sea
A humane fish-killing tool
A focal magnifier for knot tying
A fishing-line welder so he can stop tying (or trying to tie) knots altogether
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A new fly rod and reel outfit
A fly-tying starter kit
Orvis Premium Fly-Tying Kit, available at Orvis, $198
Flies are expensive, and if your father's tucked into retirement, maybe the budget is a little tight. This will not only keep him occupied (and out of yours and Mom's and everyone else's hair), it'll take a little sting out of this oh-so-pricey hobby.
A fully submersible waterproof backpack
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A UPF-treated adventure hat
A folding chair with compartments and backpack straps
A brand-new spin-fishing rod
Tsunami Slimwave White, available at Amazon, $116.38-$124.98
It doesn't matter how many fishing poles are gathering up cobwebs in the garage, he'll always appreciate a new one. (Pro tip: If you're not sure which size or kind of fishing rod to buy, go look at his gear, find the oldest, most used, and abused fishing rod he has, or his most popular, and match it).
... and a spinning reel to go with it
Daiwa BG Spinning Reel, available at Amazon, $74.99-$262.74
Fishing reels have come a long way. And probably a really long way since he last purchased one. Catapult him into modernity with this ultra-light, smooth-as-can-be piece of machinery. (Pro tip: As with a fishing rod, if you're not sure which size or kind of fishing rod to buy, go look at his gear, find the oldest, most used and abused reel he has, or his most popular, and match it).
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