Are you fishing for gift ideas for a fisherman friend? (We had to make that joke at least once, didn’t we?)

Well, fish no more. We’ve compiled a convenient list of 6 gifts for fishermen that they’ll love.

(We didn’t put the classic mounted singing fish on this list, but that’s because we assume any avid angler already has that treasure.)

1. Lifeproof Phone Case

This one isn’t directly fishing related, but we’re sure you can understand why a fisherman would appreciate this gift. Fishermen go fishing. Where do you go fishing? Large bodies of water.

And what do large bodies of water often do? Destroy expensive electronic devices. You want your friend to be able to whip out their phone to take a picture of their latest catch without worrying about dropping it into the water bucket or ocean and destroying it.

Lifeproof cases will protect any electronic device from water damage.

2. Fishing Backpack

An angler backpack will be custom designed to carry fishing gear, tackle boxes, and have separate compartments for food, electronics, keys, and more. You can find backpacks that are also water resistant.

Choose from various sizes to suit your friend’s needs: are they an experienced angler who carries a lot of gear? Or do they only fish during the summer and require a smaller, fanny-pack type bag?

3. The Latest and Greatest Equipment

We would give you a specific rod option here, but each year will produce newer, fancier, and better rods. If you have no clue which rod to get, don’t be afraid to speak to a worker at an outdoors or fishing store. They’ll be able to give you all the info you need on the best rod available.

You can also boost their boat tech if they’re lucky enough to have a boat. Batteries, motors, chargers, boat covers, and other boating accessories are all great gifts. Check out themarinebattery.com for more ideas on boating gear gifts.

4. Rod Case/Organizer

If you didn’t know, different types of fishing require different types of rods. There are freshwater rods, fly fishing rods, ultra-light rods, surf rods, casting rods, etc.

Chances are your fisherman friend has accumulated quite a few over the years. Instead of throwing the precious tools haphazardly in their garage, you can give them a rod case that will keep them safe and organized.

5. Winter Fishing Apparel

It’s the holiday season, so chances are it’s cold where you are (or at least colder than normal). The urge to fish doesn’t always diminish with the freezing temperatures. In fact, some fish are only caught during the winter.

Think face mask, hats, fishing gloves, layer sports apparel, and more so they don’t freeze on the open water.

6. Socks

Socks might’ve been a lame present when you were 7, but they’re one of the best presents for fishermen. Even with the best fishing boots, water is bound to get in your shoes and make you feel 10 times colder.

Getting your angler loved one some thick, water-resistant, supportive socks will keep them comfortable during long hours of standing in wet and cold conditions.

Take the Bait: Buy These Gifts for Fishermen

Did we get you to bite on any of these gifts for fishermen? We hope so; any one of these gifts will be a reel (see what we did there?) treat for your angler loved one.

Still worried they won’t love the gift? Read this article on how to buy gifts your friends will love no matter what.