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8 Fishing Gifts That Don't Suck: 2023 Edition

8 Fishing Gifts That Don't Suck: 2023 Edition

Anglers are notoriously hard to please when it comes to fishing gifts. Picking a gift anglers will want to use is no easy task for those who don’t fish themselves. And even for those who do, every angler has their personal preferences when it comes to gear. But that doesn’t mean gift-givers have to succumb to the easy way out and give a boring gift card. There are 8 fishing gifts out there that almost any angler will love in 2023. Here they are:

Fishing Gift 1. Mystery Tackle Box

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Why This Makes A Great Fishing Gift For 2023:

A fun way for anglers to discover new lures every month takes guessing from buying tackle. Gift recipients can select their species and customize their account, great value, and free shipping.

Mystery Tackle Box is the original and largest monthly tackle subscription, with over 2.6 MILLION boxes shipped (and counting). Every month, anglers will receive fishing products from top brands customized to catch the recipient's fish. In addition to tackle, subscribers receive custom stickers & decals, contests, a fishing magazine, and more! It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Fishing Gift 2. Googan Squad Green and Gold Series Spinning Reels

Googan Squad Green Series Spinning Reel
Karl's Club Member Price: $89.99
Non-Member Price: $89.99

Googan Squad Gold Series Spinning Reel
Karl's Club Member Price: $116.99
Non-Member Price: $129.99

Why This Makes A Great Fishing Gift For 2023:

New for the 2023 Holiday Season is a pair of spinning reels that are total game-changers. The Green Series and Gold Series spinning reels from the Googan Squad are sleek, strong and sure to impress! Built to perform better for longer, these reels will make a great addition to your arsenal.

Fishing Gift 3. Outdoor Living Goods from Toadfish


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Why This Makes A Great Fishing Gift For 2023:

Toadfish's unique, high-quality products are designed with outdoor lovers in mind. From sleek canteens to a grill set that no pitmaster would scoff at, Toadfish products make excellent gifts for those who truly feel at home when they are outside.

Fishing Gift 4. Simms Fishing Gear: Bags, Hats, And Jackets

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Why This Makes A Great Fishing Gift For 2023:

The Simms Dry Creek Roll Bag is the perfect adventure bag for any person who ventures outdoors. No matter who you are or what you do, staying dry and warm is essential if you want to be outside. The Simms Dry Creek Roll Bag has a roll top seal design that helps this pack stay completely dry. Stuff extra clothes, electronics, or other valuables that you need to stay safe and secure.

Fishing Gift 5. A New Fishing Rod

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Why This Makes A Great Fishing Gift For 2023:

Even when rods weren't sold commercially, anglers were crafting their own using thin tree limbs. I think this highlights the importance of a rod when fishing. At Karls, we have affordable entry rod level options in addition to high-end tournament-grade sticks, which gives you, the shopper, plenty of solid options to choose from.

Fishing Gift 6. Tackle Storage

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Why This Makes A Great Fishing Gift For 2023:

Anglers can always stand to be more organized, and the gift of organization is one that keeps on giving for a long time. Karl's has a great selection of tackle bags, boxes and trays that will help the angler in your life spend more time fishing and less time fiddling around with tangled lures and tackle.

Fishing Gift 7. Fishing Stocking Stuffers

Why This Makes A Great Fishing Gift For 2023:

From some multi-species coasters to the best sauce on the dock, Karl loaded up on the perfect little stocking stuffers for the angler in your life. Whether it's for sprucing up the fishing cave or just helping someone wave that angler flag, Karl's has the quirkiest fishing gifts available today.

Fishing Gift 8. Tackle Bundles

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Why This Makes A Great Fishing Gift For 2023:

If you have a lure lover on your shopping list, a tackle bundle from Karl's is a must. At Karl's, we have curated a wide variety of bundles built for different techniques and themes. If a ton of high-quality lures at a great price is on your holiday shopping list, you best be checking out

Updated October 6th, 2023 at 11:02 AM CT