Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Anglers and hunters are a gear-intensive bunch, and that’s why our editors take the time each fall to share some ideas on gifts for your loved ones for the upcoming holiday season. Here’s a sampling of items that could put a smile on the faces of your avid anglers and intrepid hunters when you gather around and celebrate. Part 2 of our Holiday Gift Guide will appear in the December issue.

FisheWear Kaleido King Salmon Pattern fishewear.com New for the holiday season, FisheWear is releasing their new Kaleido King Salmon Pattern, available in their full line of products. Stylish anglers can sport this new print in Fishe’s iconic leggings, dry bag backpack and several styles of hat. FisheWear products are both visually striking and functional, providing female anglers effective, standout items to sport on the water. There’s a FisheWear product that would make a great gift for every lady angler on your list.
Skinner Optics 1-6×24 Riflescope skinnersights.com Known for the high quality of their sights, Skinner has entered the optics market with a 1-6 magnification scope. The scope features a 30 mm tube and 24 mm objective and is suitable for many different rifle platforms. Other features include easy, crisp-click, covered turret adjustments, and Skinner Specified Reticle with 1 MOA lit dot. The brightness of the dot is easily adjustable through a range of settings by simply turning the left turret. It also has a BDC-marked crosshair for easy range holdover. It has built-in lens covers, too. The view through the scope is bright and clear, and eye relief is 3.7 inches. It comes with a 5-year warranty. This is a great gift option for the hunters in your life.
Alaska Sausage and Seafood Great Alaskan Gift Pack alaskasausage.com The Great Alaskan Gift Pack is an extraordinary selection of the tastes of Alaska. Enjoy the abundance of the Great Land. The package includes: smoked sockeye salmon, lemon pepper smoked salmon, Cajun smoked salmon, Alaskan smoked salmon strips, sliced lachs (lox), Alaskan sausage rings with reindeer, Alaskan sausage chub with reindeer, Alaskan salami with reindeer, Alaskan hunter sticks with reindeer, teriyaki sticks, pepper sticks, smoked salmon tenders, cheese, chocolate, Alaskan sour dough sauce, crackers, Alaskan mustard, and herb tea. You can call to order (907-562-3636) or do so online and we are sure that anyone you give this gift to will be happy with the scope of delicious treats.
Daiwa Travel Combo daiwa.com/us Don’t get stuck on your next trip without having your Daiwa rod and reel. The Daiwa Compact Travel kit comes with a high- quality telescopic rod developed with Daiwa’s patented V-Joint technology that eliminates flat spots where the connection points are on multi-piece rods. The rod comes with either a cork handle or EVA handle depending on your personal preference. This rod is married to a Daiwa Crossfire 2500 reel so you know you have quality and smoothness at your fingertips. A carrying case allows for convenient, easy storage in your luggage or in the trunk of your car. Traveling anglers on your gift list will appreciate this gift.
Promar Elite Series Gaffs promarnets.com Promar Elite Series Gaffs are the ultimate solution to landing your next trophy catch. These heavy-duty, yet extremely lightweight gaffs are constructed from the latest high tensile strength carbon-fiber technology. The tapered carbon-fiber shaft offers anglers a featherweight, flexible, and extremely durable gaff that is easy to maneuver through water when landing big game fish. Each gaff comes outfitted with a beefy, corrosion-resistant, #316 stainless-steel hook and custom-wrapped grips that will ensure solid control. Grip sections feature thick, hand-wrapped tuna-cord enhanced with a clear epoxy to maximize friction and grip. This would make an excellent gift for the boat- based salmon and bottomfish angler.
Sabre Frontiersman Bear Spray 9.2 oz sabrered.com This is a perfect safety gift for outdoorsmen, whether their preference is camping, hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, birding, kayaking or just venturing into the outdoors. Every nature-lover knows that venturing into bear country comes with risks, so outdoor safety is paramount. Frontiersman Bear Spray is produced with the maximum strength approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, so it’s safer for you, the bear, and even the environment. This bear spray has a 35-foot range for optimal stopping power and the best protection from a safe distance.
Kenetrek Socks kenetrek.com Kenetrek socks are designed to stay in place for all-day adventures. They utilize special design features like fitted heel pockets, elastic arch braces, and extra padding at the heel, toe, and underfoot. By fusing fine, soft merino wool and strong synthetic fibers, Kenetrek socks provide both incredible comfort and durability. You won’t believe how great these socks are! They offer a variety of heights and sock weights to improve the fit of any boot. Now for a limited time, if you buy six pairs, you receive three for free. Use promo code SOCKS-9 at kenetrek.com. This is the type of gift that will be appreciated every time the receiver wears them.
Man Gear Alaska Gen2-MTU-MOS Holster mangearalaska.com Man Gear Alaska’s patented Gen2-MTU- MOS holsters provide the capability to carry a semi-auto handgun with RMR-style optic or reflex sight and are designed to accommodate a handgun with or without the optic. The holster is offered in three colors: black, coyote brown, and universal digital camouflage. The two-mag pouch option was specifically designed for the Glock Model 40 MOS with the 6-inch-long slide, but also works well with a shorter barrel. It can also be purchased with the slightly shorter, one-mag pouch option. A good chest holster makes a great gift; consider this for the handgun enthusiasts you know.
LeeLock Magnum Skeg leelock.com The use of bow-mounted, electric trolling motors for salmon trolling is a game-changer. The LeeLock Magnum Skeg drastically improves steering performance and straight-line travel of bow-mounted electric trolling motors. Not only does this skeg improve performance, it makes bow-mounted electric trolling motors much more efficient so your batteries will run longer on a charge. The Magnum Skeg is made of anodized 5052 aluminum. It is 9 inches high by 11 inches wide and 3/16 of an inch thick. It comes with PVC-coated stainless-steel hose clamps. The anodization keeps the aluminum from corroding in fresh and salt water. The Magnum Skeg is available to fit most 24-volt and 36-volt Minn Kota and MotorGuide motors. Consider this handy tool for a gift to a salmon troller on your list.
Vortex Diamondback HD Spotting Scopes vortexoptics.com Diamondback HD spotting scopes from Vortex take the next step forward, in 16-48×65 and 20-60×85, providing power and clarity in a redesigned package that’s high on performance at a great price. The power behind the new Diamondback HD spotters is an HD optical system that delivers crisp resolution, brighter images, and edge-to-edge sharpness, reducing eye strain during long glassing sessions. All air-to-glass surfaces are fully multi-coated for increased light transmission and powerful low- light performance. These would make a great holiday gift for the hunters you hold dear.
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .7 adventuremedicalkits.com The Ultralight/Watertight .7 equips you with a wide array of first-aid supplies to treat sprains, blisters, wounds, and illnesses in an ultralight, waterproof medical bag. Repeatedly tested and approved by professionals, this first-aid kit contains enough essentials for 1-2 people on 1-4 day trips. The kit weighs a mere 5.8 oz. while two layers of protection make it 100% waterproof, making it ideal for backcountry activities near water. This kit can be counted on to perform without slowing you down, no matter how intense the adventure.
Purple Taco Mini Kits purpletacoflysupply.com Purple Taco has great options for holiday gift giving. They offer a variety of kits and packs for all skill levels and price ranges. The picture includes their popular Mini Kits, Captain’s Pack, and 8mm Bead Travel Pack. They also offer larger kits for beginners and advanced tiers. Although these lures were originally developed for trolling for salmon and trout, anglers have reported success using them for a variety of predator fish in both salt and freshwater. Look for their Black Friday Sale online beginning Thanksgiving weekend.