Trout fisherman gift ideas wanted

[psp8ball]

I want to get a client a gift for his upcoming retirement and he likes to trout fish. Unfortunately, if it doesn't have to do with critters that grow antlers, I have no idea what I'm talking about. I'm looking for something less than $100. When I give a gift I would usually prefer to overspend and buy someone the worlds greatest paperclip for $100 than the cheapest piece of junk drill for that same $100, if you see what I'm getting at.

I would be much obliged if you could share some ideas with me. Thanks!

 

[Michael54]

Get him a good pair of polarized sunglasses.

 

[UtahJimmy]

If he's a drinker, get a nice stainless flask with some A.D. Maddox artwork on it.

If he's a fly fisherman, you could get him a matching fly box with the same print.

MFC Poly Fly Box - Maddox's Yellowstone Cutty

MFC Poly Fly Box - Maddox's Yellowstone Cutty

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[CorbLand]

Snake River Net Company

Snake River Net Company makes handmade fishing products from our shop in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA. Owner, Mike Avery, started handcrafting nets in 2011 and has developed a design that is not only beautiful but functional. We have 6 styles of fishing nets to suit any fishing style, fly boxes, and...

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This guy builds some cool fly boxes and nets. Pretty pricy for most of them but they are unique.

 

[Elk2008]

New fly line is always nice around $100.

 

[Don Qui Puncher]

Get him a nice fishpond net

 

[menhaden_man]

Nice set of base layers a good idea - I’ve frozen my ass off both hunting and fishing

 

[dwils233]

Bitterroot nets also does fly boxes and some custom nets.

If he's a drinker you could look for a nice bottle from DryFly Distiller

 

[Austink47]

Able nippers. Around $100, and a totally ridiculous indulgence. That is your hundred dollar paper clip.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Able nippers. Around $100, and a totally ridiculous indulgence. That is your hundred dollar paper clip.

I have a few pairs of those, they are ok. By the time you get one of their cool paint jobs they are closer to 200 bucks.

 

[BrianN]

2nd the fish pond net comment, he'll keep it the rest of his life

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I’ve been pretty disappointed with lots of the fishpond stuff I’ve had. It’s expensive and dosen’t seem that great.

 

[BrianN]

Fish pond nets, not other stuff

 

[Indyal]

Most ardent trout fly fishermen will have all the terminal tackle they want/desire. You may want to consider fly fishing related items such as books, desktop accessories. Orvis would be a good website to search. Also any online store that sells fly fishing gear will also have items

 

[Indyal]

If he is single then maybe something like this

 

[cuttiebrownbow]

Home | Derek DeYoung | Fishing Artist

Welcome to the DeYoung Collection of fine art paintings & angling accessories featuring the art of Derek DeYoung, whose work is dedicated to the avid angler

www.derekdeyoung.com

Beer glasses, artwork, etc. great artist and I have enjoyed getting his stuff as presents.


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[Dryfly1]

Gift Certificate to a nice fly shop. Funny we all assumed he is a fly fisherman

2gbl

 

[Razz]

Some of the net makers will also inlay initials. That or a painted fly box or flask. Jeff Currier, a local fishing artist, does this type of thing to. Www.jeffcurrier.com

 

[5MilesBack]

It will probably surpass your $100 limit, but a nice wood carving would be nice. My dad was as into fly fishing as I am into elk hunting, and about 30 years ago I gave him a really nice wood carving of a brook trout. Man, he loved that thing.

If most fly fishermen are like I am, then he certainly doesn't need any fly fishing gear. My wife hates shopping for me. She always says "if you want it or need it, you already have it".

 

[dmc]

2nd vote for able nippers. Or a custom fly selection for his first trip post-retirement.

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