Father and young son fishing in a rowboat

If your father introduced you to fishing, then you owe him a special debt of gratitude. If somehow you found the sport on your own, then why not bring him into the fold – it’s the perfect way to spend time together without arguing about music, politics or proper parenting? Seriously, dad put up with all of your crap over the years, so demonstrate that you’re thankful by going over and above with a fishing-related gift. Here are some of our favorites:

If He’s Going to Anglers Inn El Salto or Picachos (Mexico)

Hog Farmer Umbrella Rig five hooks and blades — **Hog Farmer Baits HogFarmer Rig**

Watch him catch two at a time, then ask him which he liked best, as you did with you and your siblings

If He’s Going to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge

Costa Del Mar Tuna Alley Tortoise frames with green mirror lenses — **Costa Del Mar Tuna Alley Sunglasses**

You want him seeing clearly when he stares into the eyes of the giant topwater yellowfin that he just tamed.

If He’s Going to Casa Vieja Lodge (Guatemala)

AFTCO Summertime UVX long sleeve shirt sailfish — **AFTCO Summertime UVX Long Sleeve Shirt**

UPF 50, made of recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles, and it shows off the leaping sailfish you’ll be catching again and again and again.

If He’s Going to Bear Trail Lodge (Alaska)

Vertx Cutback pants with 37.5 stretch technology — **Vertx Cutback Technical Pant**

Since I got these last year, they’ve become my go-to daily wear, thanks to the 37.5 stretch technology which is somehow comfortable in any position and yet durable for people like me who abuse them.

If He’s a Swimbaiter

22nd Century Triple Trout Swimbait green shad three piece — **22nd Century Triple Trout Swimbait**

Because old dudes don’t look good in flat brim hats – get the OG in your life the OG of premium swimbaits, at a fairly reasonable price.

And “just because”…

Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition Travel Casting Rods H and XXH for swimbaits — **Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition Travel Casting Rods**

Get him the 7’8 heavy or the 8’ XX-Heavy – it’ll be great for swimbaiting around the globe and can also be used to fling poppers at tuna, roosterfish and other salty critters.

And don’t forget – the best gift of all is spending time together. If you think your family deserves a trip to Mexico, Guatemala, Panama or Alaska, email Hanna today and let’s explore your options.