Hyrule Bass Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 put a bunch of rage tail products under the tree for him and he will forget all about senkos for awhile, i may have thrown a senko maybe 3 times all year after i got into rage tails... Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted December 13, 2011 Super User Posted December 13, 2011 I get several gift cards for Christmas every year. They are ALWAYS appreciated. Nobody knows what's in my arsenal but me, so nobody knows exactly what I want or need. A gift card is the best way to go. BPS, Cabelas or ***. TW would be my first choice. They have free shipping on orders over $50. http://www.***.com/giftcards.html?page=giftcards Quote
MacTier Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I have a suggestion you probably wouldn't think of. I always try to wear a lifejacket, especially when I fish alone. But I often take it off, since the padding on the back makes it very uncomfortable with a high backed seat. This Spring a lone fisherman drowned at one of my favorite spots. So I bought myself an inflatable life vest. These fit kind of like a pair of suspenders. and will automatically inflate if you fall into the water. They are so comfortable that I often forget that I have it on until my wife reminds me. You can get a good one for about $150 at BPS or Cabela's. Your guy would probably not get one for himself, and it would send a message that you would like to keep him around for a while. 1 Quote
Super User Raul Posted December 13, 2011 Super User Posted December 13, 2011 As in previous years, I wish for time to fish with all the junk I´ve got. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I have a suggestion you probably wouldn't think of. I always try to wear a lifejacket, especially when I fish alone. But I often take it off, since the padding on the back makes it very uncomfortable with a high backed seat. This Spring a lone fisherman drowned at one of my favorite spots. So I bought myself an inflatable life vest. These fit kind of like a pair of suspenders. and will automatically inflate if you fall into the water. They are so comfortable that I often forget that I have it on until my wife reminds me. WELL SAID !!!! Welcome to the forum. You can get a good one for about $150 at BPS or Cabela's. Your guy would probably not get one for himself, and it would send a message that you would like to keep him around for a while. Quote
Fontana Finesse Man Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Got into this one kind of late, but heckuva lot of great ideas. I am kind of partial to the gift card as well, but one more thing that might get thrown into the equation that I don't believe anyone mentioned is a guided trip on one of those California Delta lakes or a lake he would love to fish. Ask him what his ultimate lake choice would be and get him a guided trip! Heck, you can make it a vacation! Good luck! Quote
(='_'=) Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 That's the problem! When he's not looking, you need to take them off the rods, throw them into the water, and get him some shimano reels. Jokes apart, get him some Northstar jigs, along with a few packs of Rage Craws. He'll love them. as he said.... thats exactly what i got from my GF... she wanted to get me something fishing related, but after a glance at Academy online, she wisely aknowledged that there was a 99% chance what she could give wouldnt be what i needed/wanted... so, she told me to pick something up and send her the bill.... my new reel and some plastic baits are on the mail now.... so, dont waste your money, most probably what we need or want wont be what HE needs or wants... Quote
Super User Sam Posted December 14, 2011 Super User Posted December 14, 2011 A gift card to Bass Pro Shops, Cabella's or Gander Mountain would be a nice stocking stuffer, too! Merry Christmas. Quote
happyhappa Posted December 15, 2011 Author Posted December 15, 2011 Thank you all! This is so helpful! So far I have purchased the Kevin Vandam's Bass Strategies book, which for the life of me I can't figure out why is so expensive. I was able to find it for a decent price ($17) on Tackle Warehouse, but it is listed as out of print on Amazon and going for $70 on eBay! Who knew that it would be such a hot commodity! He loved Fishing on the Edge (so much that I had to read it to figure out what he was talking about), and I hope that this book will be enjoyable for him. I also bought the hardcover version of the John Weiss' The Bass Angler's Almanac... it looks like a fun coffee table book for him. I definitely plan to take a trip to his favorite fishing store with a list of the things recommended here- hoping that with all of you expert guidance they will be able to assist me and guarantee that he can return or exchange the things that just aren't his style. I also loved the suggestion of getting him a gift voucher to have some of his favorite reels cleaned--- gosh you are a smart bunch! I also plan on utilizing all of your wonderful suggestions of a gift card to Tackle Warehouse (you can't beat 10% off! Also, I see a new Tackle Warehouse box on his doorstep at least once a month. Ladies aren't the only ones with shopping addictions! ) I purchased him 2 tickets to the International Sportsmen's Expo, which is coming to town in January, hoping that he will take his dad out for some good ol' fashioned father son time, or bring me along to educate me as to the rather complex world of bass fishing. Maybe he can check out all of the new toys on the market there and use the gift card to purchase what he likes, later. I really appreciate your help, and continued help, as I continue my Christmas shopping (and starting to look ahead to Valentine's Day gifts... I might as well stock up now! His fishing passion isn't going anywhere anytime soon... and hopefully, thanks to you, I won't be going anywhere anytime soon, either!) I wish that I could thank each of you by name--- but there are so many earnest and helpful people on here, I think it would take quite a while! I'm astounded that so many people have taken their time and responded to guide a complete fishing novice in the right direction. No wonder he likes his fishing buddies so much- you are a truly phenomenal group of people! Thank you so much for all of your help--- you all are THE best! Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 you could also direct him to join bassresource.com, but after christmas so he doesnt see your plans in this thread lol Quote
piscicidal Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 If he has an ebay watch list, check that...probably the best way to covertly see what your bf is interested in at a given time. Heck my wish list changes almost daily... Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted December 17, 2011 Super User Posted December 17, 2011 This lady, my friends, has learned that the way to a man's heart is not through his stomach, but through his tackle box. Quote
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