Fishermen like to be prepared to wet a line at a moments notice, so we tend to overpack and over prepare for any given scenario. As a result, storage space becomes a luxury whether it be at home, on the boat, or in your carry-on luggage. These holiday gift ideas are curated to make packing for far-flung fishing trips convenient and hassle-free for the angler on the go.
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Sea Eagle FS1210 FishSUP eLite Pro Angler Package
Built for seamless portability and storage, this inflatable fishing SUP package breaks down to fit in your trunk or truck bed. It includes a pump, paddle, two rod holders, landing wheels, and a 500-watt, 1.5-horsepower equivalent electric motor (with a built-in battery) that has a top speed of 7 mph. $2800
Turtlebox Ranger Speaker
The Bluetooth-connected Ranger speaker boasts an IP67 rating, ensuring it is both dust-tight and waterproof. In addition to a 12-hour battery life, it features magnetic side mounts for enhanced convenience and security while in motion. $250
YETI Loadout GoBox 1 Gear Case
This compact, dustproof and waterproof gear case builds on YETI’s GoBox lineup, providing a durable easy-to-carry home for accessories and personal items, like cell phones and wallets, whether you’re on the water or on the road. It can be tossed in your luggage or attached to your YETI backpack via the included tether to keep the essentials easily accessible and free from water damage while you’re fishing.
Berkley Catch and Cook Fillet Kit
This all-in-one fillet kit features a durable Berkley XCD 7-inch Fillet Knife with a semi-flex blade, a portable rubber fillet mat for easy cleaning, and a microfiber towel for quick clean-up, perfect for prepping the day’s catch wherever you are. $50
OTW x AFTCO Transformer Packable Jacket
Built with lightweight ripstop fabric that stretches for comfort and packs down into its own pocket for easy storage, this water-repellent, breathable jacket is ideal for packing along to help anglers adapt to changing conditions on or off the water. $119
Fenwick World Class Travel Inshore Spinning Rod
This three-piece inshore rod is constructed from a blend of 40- and 36-ton graphite, reinforced with a resin that makes it both sensitive and powerful, yet light in the hand. It comes with a durable travel tube. $600
Plano Guide Series Airliner Rod Tube
Whether you’re flying out for a destination trip, hopping on a charter boat, or hitting the road to trek along remote rivers and streams, this telescoping travel tube is built to hold up to eight 7-foot rods and has a convenient carrying handle. It’s made of a lightweight hard plastic to protect fragile guides, extends from 47 to 88 inches, and even features eyelets for TSA-friendly locks to deter theft.
YETI Ranchero Backpack
Built with YETI’s abrasion- and water-resistant TuffSkin Nylon exterior, this backpack includes internal and external pockets for accessible organization. The contoured back panel and padded shoulder straps provide comfortable and balanced weight distribution under heavy loads. Starting at $200
Available in 12-, 18-, 22- and 27-liter models.