Father’s Day is right around the corner (June 16), and it can be tough to find the right fishing gift for a dad who spends his free time flinging flies and casting lines.
There are countless options out there, from sunglasses made for peering through the water’s reflection to rods that almost guarantee a record-breaking monster (we wish), so making the right choice can seem daunting.
Whether you’re looking to spend a few dollars or more than a few, we have options for just about every budget and every style of fishing that Dad will surely love.
Fishing Gifts for Father’s Day
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit
Orvis overhauled the Clearwater Rod Series to create unique rod profiles tailored to the action to handle a range of actions from small streams to big game rods. The outfit includes the Clearwater fly rod, fly reel, and fly line that all fit inside a rod tube cover. It’s all covered by Orvis’s 25-year guarantee.
Each rod uses chrome snake and stripping guides with ceramic inserts and black nickel aluminum reel seats. Rods with fighting butts have composite tips for durability. Blanks are black chrome and have identifiers on them for quick swaps.
YETI Loudout GoBox 15 Gear Case
This gear case is sized right for carrying more than just your tackle box (which you can certainly store inside). The YETI GoBox isn’t the cheapest organization option, but it is crazy rugged and durable to protect your gear. The removable tray is perfect for separating a bit of fishing gear, and the lid organizer is slick for keeping the most important stuff (or least important stuff) out of the way. And, of course, it works as a seat, too.
Trika 6X Carbon Weave Fishing Rod
This rod uses Trika’s patent-pending technology for lighter, longer casting that amplifies vibrations for a more sensitive feel for what’s going on underwater. Trika (and independent tests) say it’s twice as sensitive as the competition. It’s built with all carbon-weave rod blank, reel seat, and grips with a titanium frame and zirconia insert guides.
Benchmade Fishcrafter 9” Trailing Point Fillet Knife
Part of Benchmade’s Water Collection, this larger of two Fishcrafter knives has an extended blade that gives it the perfect bend and flex needed to fillet a catch better. The Fishcrafter uses CPM-MagnaCut steel, a grippy Santoprene polymer handle, and comes with a molded sheath with mounting options and a drainage hole.
Hunters may find this knife looks familiar. That’s because it emulates the ever-popular Meatcrafter, which happens to be a favorite blade in our hunting editor’s kitchen.
HOOK-EZE Fishing Knot Tying Tool
This is one of those little gadgets that are so simple yet so handy. The HOOK-EZE Fishing Knot Tying Tool ($18) clips onto the hook, giving you a secure hold without worrying about a barb in the thumb. This thing makes it easier to tie up hooks and join two lines. The round clip attaches directly to the rod, so you no longer have to worry about hooks catching in the truck or in storage. It’s cheap, and I’m pretty sure any dad would love it.
Bajíos Bales Beach Sunglasses
The Bales Beach sunglasses let you focus on the water with clarity while protecting your eyes from UV light. A wraparound frame offers side coverage, and you can choose from six polarized lenses. Bajío sunglass molds use a proprietary, bio-based nylon for a lighter, more durable frame.
Fishing-friendly details include keeper holes, vented rubber side shields, and rubber pads on the nose and temple tips.
Toadfish Elite Carbon Series Spinning Reels
The Toadfish Elite Carbon spinning reels are custom-designed and made with advanced materials that balance power and sensitivity. The reels offer lightweight performance that can withstand years of fishing. The drag, carbon rotor, and aluminum body are sealed off for IPX5-level protection from water to keep the components working smoothly.
FHF Gear Chest Rig (Gen2) & Fishing Kit
If you want to upgrade your dad’s fly fishing pack, the FHF Gear Chest Rig with a Fishing Kit is a great start. From there, he can order additional kits that make this pack useful for everything from turkey hunting to upland birds.
On top of that, it makes a pretty sweet binocular harness as well, with plenty of room for storage of other gadgets and gizmos, regardless of his outdoor hobby. With MOLLE panels and tons of accessories, you can be sure Dad is playing it safe with quick access to things like bear spray and his phone.
Korkers River Ops BOA Wading Boots
These tactical-inspired wading boots have an interchangeable sole system to change up traction on the fly. The molded construction protects your feet (and the boots from abrasion), while a BOA Fit System gives them an easily adjustable precision fit.
Hydrophobic materials help them dry fast, while drainage ports move water through internal channels. Comfort also comes into play, and these have EVA foam for support underfoot and a foam ankle collar inside for stability.
CRC Fly Rod Carrier v3.0 — Adjustable (10’4″)
Protect your rods and guides with this unique telescopic rooftop carrier. It has padding inside and a no-snag, reel-up shape. Its mounting lengths are adjustable, and you can easily take it down for use as a portable case. The CRC Fly Rod Carrier holds two fully rigged rods.
