It’s that time of year to bring you all an updated 2024 Fly Fishing Holiday Gift Guide. The shear amount of quality fly fishing gear out there is astonishing. That makes it almost impossible to get the fly fisher you know something they’ll truly love, even if the prices are still a little high. Let’s see what we have this year.
There’s no order or ranking to any of the gifts listed below. A lot of the items found are either just plain useful to the fly fisher in your life and some would just be great gifts that anyone would enjoy. Some are just plain handy in my opinion. So let’s start it off here.
Korkers Fish Mocs
Many out there just need a comfortable shoe to get them around the house and wandering around town. But why should you leave your love of fly fishing behind. These slip-on shoes are built with extra grippy material to help you out on wet surfaces all while being comfortable and showing off some amazing designs by Derek DeYoung. You can find this style and more here: Korkers Fish Mocs
Fishpond Nomad Emerger Net
As much as you may try to deny needing a net on the water, or simply just not wanting to pack too much gear, it’s pretty much a necessity to carry a net with you. For the safety and quick release of the fish, you can’t go wrong with a Fishpond Nomad Net. Built from carbon fiber/fiberglass composite material, these are lightweight, they float, and are built to last. You can find these here: Fishpond Nomad Emerger Net
Dr. Slick Mitten Scissor Clamp
Fishing nippers are a necessity. Forceps are another one as well. So why not combine the two and get some of the best tools you can buy for crush barbs, clean out hook eyes, and grabbing flies to remove them without damage. You can find these and other varieties here: Dr. Slick Mitten Scissor Clamp
LINDO Trucker Fly Fishing Hat
We all love fly fishing so why not show off that love as you go about your day? This simple fly design hat comes in a few colors and shows off that subtle nod to your love of the fly and all things about it. You can find this hat and other colors here: LINDO Trucker Fly Fishing Hat
Fishpond Canyon Creek Fly Fishing Chest Pack
Fly Fishing packs are everywhere now. The hard part is finding one you like and that works with your fishing style. Fishpond has been making packs for a while now and always come up with unique and comfortable gear to keep you out on the water. This one with the zippered fly pouch and integrated net holster helps to keep all your gear on you and within easy reach. You can find it here: Fishpond Canyon Creek Fly Fishing Chest Pack
Umpqua Dream Stream Fly Tying Tools
Starting out fly fishing eventually leads you into wanting to tie your own flies. It’s a great stress reliever and just plain fun to tie some flies and go out and catch some fish on them. The problem you run into is needing a few tools to get you off on the right foot and help make your tying a little easier. Umpqua makes some quality fly tying tools and materials and this set of tools is no exception. Check this one our for sure here: Umpqua Dream Stream Fly Tying Tools
Fishpond Headgate Fly Fishing Tippet Holder
Fly Fishing tippet is a hard item to keep track of. You need multiple spools and they are just an odd shape. So why not keep them all in easy reach and organized? This Fishpond Headgate tippet holder allows you to attach this to your vest, chest pack, or anywhere, and easily get access to the tippet you need to tie on next. You can find it here: Fishpond Headgate Fly Fishing Tippet Holder
Final Thoughts
Being able to get out on the water is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. The holiday season usually brings out that giving spirit in all of us and we want to show the ones we love that we appreciate them and are thinking of them. Giving someone, or yourself, a gift is always a great thing to do, but again it’s not necessary to enjoy the great outdoors or this sport we all love. If anything, grab that friend or relative and just get outside and enjoy it all. If you have any suggestions for gifts, tools, books, or anything you can think of that is a great gift for the fly fisher out there, let me know in the comments below and I hope you find something useful in this 2024 Fly Fishing Holiday Gift Guide.
