Dad is a star angler and a sterling father. Reward him with unique gifts for fishermen ranging from practical fishing gear to funny window decals and fishing t-shirts. All of the following Father’s Day gift ideas for your favorite sportsman are available to purchase online for under $40.
Submersible Green Fishing Light
Attract the microorganisms and bait fish that bigger fish eat with the Optronics 6-LED Submersible Green Fishing Light from Sports Authority (see photo below). The light requires three AAA batteries that will last approximately 50 hours. Price: $19.99. Shipping and handling varies.
Live Bait: Nightcrawlers, Meal Worms, Wax Worms and Trout/Panfish Worms
A truly disgusting gift for anyone but the most tried and true angler, Cabela’s Nightcrawlers, Meal Worms, Wax Worms and Trout/Panfish Worms (pictured below) are considered a treasure by all dedicated fishermen. Finicky fish love the trout/panfish worms ($59.99 per 500), all fish go for nightcrawlers ($59.99 per 500), wax worms ($34.99 per 500) and meal worms ($32.99 per 500). Wax and meal worms are also great for ice fishing. The bait is guaranteed to arrive alive and must be refrigerated immediately. Shipping starts at $7.95.
Field & Stream Magazine Subscription
Get a year’s worth of the venerable hunting and fishing monthly magazine for $10 on a variety of websites, including Field & Stream’s own site. Treat Dad to articles and tips on saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing and fly fishing. Read famous columnists' reports and reviews of the latest gear.
Fishing Lure: #1 Dad
This sterling silver fishing lure from Overstock.com is covered in 14K gold and features an engraved “#1 Dad,” (see photo below). Dad’s fishing partners—not to mention literate fish—will know who the best father in the world is when your pop picks this lure from his tackle box. Price: $34.99, shipping is $2.95.
Three-Dimensional Bass Window Decal
If Pop enjoys a good joke and loves to fish, get him the three-dimensional bass window decal from Bass Pro Shops. The bass head sticks to a window and looks like it’s coming out of the glass. A 7-by-9-inch splash background adds to the effect. The decal is easy to remove and reposition and stays attached even at high speeds, according to one of the reviews on the Bass Pro Shops site. This fun decal clings to any glass surface, including aquariums and glass doors. Price: $14.95. Shipping is $4.95.
Fishing T-shirts Galore
Troll through Cafépress.com and find the perfect fishing tee-shirt for your father. Designs vary from simple to ornate and a huge selection of available slogans include “I’d Rather Be Fishing,” “Fish Tremble at the Mere Mention of My Name,” “The Fish Whisperer,” and “Life is Simple . . . Eat, Sleep, Fish.” Price: Plain white tees start at $17.99. Shipping is $5.
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