Shopping for a gift for someone who enjoys fishing? Man, are you in luck! The gift ideas are practically endless, and they’re easy to find. They’re everywhere – at your local outdoor store, Walmart, Kmart, and at sporting goods stores. One of the best places to find the newest and most innovative gear, however, is online. You’ll also be able to do comparison shopping and easily find the best deal without leaving the comfort of your home.

As a fisherman…or, um…a fisherwoman…I would LOVE to get any of the following!

Yep, you read correctly. This item functions as a cooler, where you can keep bait, cold drinks, lunch, or your catch. It’s also a nice place to sit, with a padded seat on top. The handle makes it easy to carry to your favorite fishing spot.

 A fisherman can never have too many tackle boxes! Why? Because we love our fishing stuff, and we need somewhere to stow it all! These bags are soft, lightweight, and durable.

 There have been times when I would have given my eye teeth for a fishing chair. These fold up for easy carrying, and they have a special rod holder to leave your hands free while you’re waiting on the big one to bite. Many chairs also have a drink holder, and you can also get one with an umbrella.

 If your angler likes to catch his own bait, a cast net is a great gift. Think he might already have one? Doesn’t matter. He’ll need a replacement net eventually. Cast nets don’t last very long – they get snagged and torn on underwater structure quite frequently.

 A gift certificate to a great fishing store like Bass Pro Shop or Cabela’s is a wonderful gift for a fisherman. He can spend an entire afternoon “lost in fish land.”

 Yeah, he’s probably got a cooler, right? Believe me, he can use another one. There’s nothing like the clean smell of a brand new cooler. It smells a lot better than old fish. Be sure to get one with wheels and a long handle for pulling.

 Get him a pair of those cool sunglasses – you know, the ones that help you see the fish in the water. Kinda gives a fisherman an extra edge over the finned opponents.

 Have you seen the fishing shirts with the vented backs? They’re great. They come in a variety of colors, and you can even find one that depicts his favorite game fish. They’ll keep the angler cool as a cucumber!

 Huh? A headlight? Yep, the kind you wear on your head. These are perfect for nighttime fishing because it leaves your hands free to bait your hook or to take fish off the hook.

 If you have the bucks and want to really, really, really make that special fisherman ultra-happy, purchase a fishing trip for him. Get one to somewhere he’s never been before.

 A minnow trap is a great way to catch live bait without having to throw a cast net or drag a seine net. You just bait it, place it, and leave it. Come back in a few hours to get the minnows.

Your fisherman might not be into reading novels or Shakespearean plays, but I guarantee you that he’ll read a book about fishing. If you can find one about his favorite species, or about the area he fishes, that’s even better. One about general fishing tips would work, too. If he cooks or grills, a fish or seafood cookbook would be a good idea.