Eleven Easy Gifts for the New Fly Angler in Your Life

Eleven Easy Gifts for the New Fly Angler in Your Life

Your special someone has taken up fly fishing and you're tasked with shopping for them for the holidays. The world of fly fishing seems daunting and boundless and suddenly your loved one is impossible to shop for. Fortunately, we're here to make it easy to find a gift for the beginner angler. 

Flyagra - $10.99

If your fly stays up for more than 4 hours, consult your local fly shop! Sounds like a gag gift, but is actually one of the most effective fly floatants on the market. Essential for the new dry fly angler and fly fishers with a sense of humor.

 
Rep Your Water Trout Skin Socks - $44.99
Unique and comfortable socks for your newly obsessed trout angler in a variety of fish skin prints and sizes. The stretchy merino/nylon blend keeps feet warm and cozy.

 101 Trout Tips by Landon Meyer - $33.50

Veteran instructor Landon Mayer helps you analyze your past mistakes, prepare for future angling situations and learn how to adapt to a wide range of fishing conditions. This book employs a concise and clear approach to explaining some of the most common problems encountered while fly fishing. From casting to presentation to fly selection, Mayer covers all the bases.

Redington Clark Fork Mesh Fishing Vest - $59.99

Every angler needs a place to keep their gear, and many choose a vest for that. The Redington Clark Fork Vest is an inexpensive, quick-dry mesh fly fishing vest with a knit collar for comfort and 9 external zip/Velcro closed external pockets.

Loon Rogue Scissor Forceps - $26.99

Every beginning angler needs a good tool for cutting material, pinching barbs, and removing stuck hooks. The Loon Rogue Scissor Forceps are large, durable hemostats equipped with a cutting edge to maximize versatility. Handles include comfy grip for added traction, even when wet.

Trout of North America 2021 Wall Calendar - $20.99

A collection of a dozen distinct trout species from celebrated nature artist Joseph R. Tomelleri, Trout of North America showcases lifelike portraits accompanied by range maps, fly hatch charts, and a fascinating natural history of the featured species. It’s an elegant gift for anglers, sportsmen, and nature lovers, or anyone with a passion for the environment. 

 

Trout Streams of Alberta by Jim McLennan- $24.95

This book is a must-read for the Alberta trout angler, new or advanced. Jim draws on almost 50 years of fly fishing experience to educate and explain the ins-and-outs of fly fishing in Alberta. With detailed maps of watersheds, profiles of the province's trout species, and sound advice on everything from tackle to technique, your new angler will appreciate this book for the learning opportunities it provides.

Orvis Clearwater Outfit - $450.00 

Fishing with borrowed gear is a great way to get started, but for every angler it's nice to have one's own equipment. The Orvis Clearwater Rod & Reel Combo provides that all in one shot, with quality that can be grown into. In the 9-foot, 5-weight size, this setup is perfect for starting out on Alberta's trout streams or the Bow River. This kit comes with the rod, reel, line, leader and cordura tube for safe rod storage, all packed in a box that's easy to wrap and put under the tree.

 

 

Loon Rogue Nippers - $11.50

Made with surgical quality steel and covered with comfy grip, these nippers are the perfect blend of comfort and performance. They include a straight cutting surface and an eye cleaning needle

 

Patagonia Yulex Wading Socks - $55.00

Most anglers start out wet wading before getting into waders, and wet wading socks are a must-have. The comfortable, durable, neoprene-free Yulex® Wading Socks with Gravel Guard are made with 85% natural rubber and 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content. The fold-down gravel guards attach to wading bootlaces with hooks.

Pocketguide to Western Hatches by Dave Hughes - $25.00
90 Hatches to overwhelm your new fly fisher including mayflies, caddis flies, midges and terrestrials. This easy to use guide is full of color photographs, useful fly patterns and detailed information on hatch timing and key identifying features. 
 

 

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