Christmas is right around the corner, so if you haven’t looked at what to get that angler in your life, you’d better start looking now. To help y’all out this holiday season, here is the OutdoorHub 2025 Holiday Angler Gift Guide. This is a comprehensive guide for gifts for anglers this Christmas, for every skill level and budget. We’re gonna start out with stocking stuffers and work our way up to some big-budget items that most anglers only dream of.
- Fishbites Freshwater Catfish Bait (MSRP – $7.29) – Great for the catfish angler in your life, a no-mess catfish bait that doesn’t actually stink to high heaven. While anglers can’t smell it, there is a ton of scent built into the bait that the catfish can
- Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Stank-Bug (MSRP – $8.99) – Great addition to any stocking this Christmas, the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Stank-Bug. A 3.5″ scent-infused crawfish soft plastic bait that can get finicky coldwater bass to strike and keep holding on. Available in a variety of color options in packs of 8.
- Plano StowAway Tackle Flatpacks (MSRP – $7.99 – $9.99) – Every angler could use more tackle storage, so the new Plano StowAways are a great stocking stuffer option. Available in three sizes: 3500, 3600, 3700, these all come with Rustrictor corrosion-resistant tech to help keep lures and tackle rust and corrosion-free. Additionally, these tackle flatpacks have a single latch design for quick, one-handed openings.
- Z-Man PrawnStarz LB (MSRP – $9.99) – Winner of Best New Saltwater Soft Lure of ICAST 2025, these are unrigged shrimp imitations from Z-Man. These baits have tons of lifelike action and durability that inshore anglers will love for redfish, speckled trout, snook, and tarpon.
- Line CutterZ x 4Ocean Fishing Line Cutting Ring (MSRP – $15.00) – A nifty little tool for anglers, with ceramic blades that will never rust. The Line CutterZ Cutting Ring comes with an adjustable velcro strap that can be used to be worn or mounted to rods, paddles, boat rails, or tackle bags. These line cutters are TSA-approved for air travel, and each ring sold also pulls 1lb of plastic from the ocean
- Z-Man Ned Rig Kit (MSRP – $22.99) – Ned Rigs catch fish, so if you have an angler who needs some baits and jigs, this might be the way to go this Christmas. This kit from Z-Man will have everything they need to get finicky bass to eat this winter and coming spring.
- Fish Hat from Fish Hat Bob (MSRP – $37.95) – Want to get them a funny hat this Christmas? Then this is the hat for them. A unique hat from a one-of-a-kind man, the viral Fish Hat from Fish Hat Bob. These hats are available in three colors, beige, blue, or pink, and are $37.95 for a super unique hat.
- Daiwa D-Shock II Spinning Combo (MSRP – $39.99) – A fully ready-to-go budget spinning combo offering from Daiwa, the D-Shock II combos are available in 5 sizes of 2-piece spinning rods from 5’6″ to 7′ that come with Daiwa reels fully spooled with Daiwa X4 J-Braid. All of this for well under $50 is a great choice for a kid’s first full-size spinning rod.
- Sord Fishing Products Mono Nippers (MSRP – $49.99) – For the offshore angler, the Sord Mono Nippers, made to make cutting heavy mono and rigging floss super easy. Made from titanium-coated 420 stainless steel for the ultimate corrosion resistance and strength. These cutters also feature microserrated blades and a one-handed locking mechanism.
AFTCP Breakwater Waterproof Gloves – OutdoorHub 2025 Holiday Angler Gift Guide
- AFTCO Breakwater Waterproof Gloves (MSRP – $59.00) – Cold hands suck, especially when manipulating fishing reels, but wet gloves also suck. AFTCO has a solution to both of these problems with the Breakwater Waterproof Gloves. These are built for warmth, compatible with touchscreens, and comfortable. While not great with hooks, these gloves will do great for keeping hands warm and dry.
- Free Fly Bamboo Shade Hoodie (MSRP – $74) – Sun protection is a big deal, I don’t care how tough anyone says they are, they’re not beating the sun. The Free Fly Bamboo Shade Hoodie is loaded with features to keep your anglers protected all day on the water. Available in both men’s or women’s sizes these hoodies offering UPF 50+ protection, a fitted hood, and thumbholes to make sure the sleeves don’t roll back.
- Okihasi Floridian Shirts (MSRP – $79.00) – Or if you are looking to get the fishermen in your life something more close to home, especially for those of you in Florida, there’s the Okihasi Floridian Shirts. Available in a variety of Florida-themed patterns that feature flora, fauna, and ecosystems. These shirts of made to be lightweight and breathable for the humid Florida climate.
- Under Armour Kilchis River Shoes (MSRP – $90.00) – Voted best new footwear at ICAST 2025, these are a new go-anywhere shoe for anglers. Perfect for wading anglers, these are made with fast-drying and breathable uppers, with a perforated EVA footbed that lets water easily drain out.
- Trika Ice Rods (MSRP – $129.00) – For anglers who like fishing out on the ice and want a premium ice rod, the Trika Ice Rods are your ticket. Available in 5 sizes, these rods are overbuilt to be nimble and powerful with quality ice-resistant guides and carbon fiber grips. These rods all come with a 3-year warranty and a 3-year accidental breakage 50% discount on a new rod of the same or similar series coverage.
- Daiwa 2025 Tatula X TW 100 Baitcaster (MSRP – $149.99) – If baitcasting and bass fishing are more their speed, take a look at this Tatula from Daiwa. This reel incorporates Daiwa’s LC Concept MAGFORCE-Z Spool that maximises casting distance with a wide variety of lure weights.
- Grundens Tourney Pro Jacket (MSRP – $179.99) -A complete waterproof jacket option from Grundens that gives anglers protection without sacrificing either performance or price. These jackets come with 3mm neoprene cuffs to keep water out of your sleeves, pit zips for ventilation, easy-access pockets to reach your bibs or waders, a snag-free adjustable hood.
- Svivlo Draken ONE No Backlash Baitcaster (MSRP – $239.00) – Straight from Sweden is the Svivlo Draken One, a baitcaster that keeps itself from backlashing. This high-quality reel has CastGuard technology that automatically decelerates the line to eliminate tangles and birdsnest. While many reels claim that they won’t tangle, this is the first one that I’ve handled that actually didnt with no human input beyond the cast.
- Rugged Road 25 V2 Cooler (MSRP – $249.99) – In a world of heavier rotomolded premium coolers, there’s the Rugged Road 25 V2, a lightweight cooler that still holds ice for up to 7 days in this small package. This little cooler comes with two carry options, floats upright every time, and comes with a lifetime warranty from Rugged Road
- Benchmade Adira Tempest Gray Folding Knife (MSRP – $260.00) – Probably the last fishing knife anyone would ever need unless they drop it over the side. This folding knife is made from CPM Magnacut, a super durable and corrosion-resistant steel that just keeps cutting. Additionally, even if you manage to dull or rust the blade, Benchmade offers a lifetime warranty to keep you covered for the long haul.
- Bajio Sunglasses Greenland Fishing Sunglasses (MSRP – $219.00 – $269.00) – A good pair of sunglasses are a must for long days on the water. Voted Best New Eyewear in the ICAST 2025 New Product Showcase, the Bajio Greenland sunglasses are a new large fit full wrap pair of sunglasses that are designed for both on and off the water use.
- Shimano Tranx 300 B Baitcaster (MSRP – $299.99) – The latest redesign of Shimano’s workhorse low-profile baitcasting reel that was already well known for its smooth, powerful performance and unmatched durability. A great reel for anglers who like fishing big baits in both fresh or saltwater.
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