Angling Stocking Stuffers

Fantastic Plastic

Any angler would be happy to unwrap a bag of soft plastic BKDs when they dip into their stocking. Originally designed for striped bass, fishermen have come to learn that everything from largemouth bass to snook will slurp up these lures. A 25-pack of 6-inchers goes for a mere $14, and a 10-pack of 10-inchers costs $15. We'd like a pack of Silk Chartreuse, another in Pink Delight, and one in Purple Glitter, please! | bkdlures.com

Brighten Someone's Life

Does your special someone enjoy night fishing? If so, he or she will be stoked to unwrap a Boruit RJ5000. We tested one of these headlamps and discovered it was so bright, you had to be careful not to look over the side of the boat lest you blind yourself with the reflection. It has 5,000 lumen LEDs packed into an aluminum casing and comes with lithium-ion batteries (run-time is three hours) plus a charger. Added bonus: it also comes in handy when you need a little illumination in a dark bilge, too. $35 | amazon.com

Stop Monkeying Around

Is there some cold-weather fishing in your favorite angler's future? If so, consider stuffing their stocking with a pair of Fish Monkey FM29 Backcountry II gloves. These are half-finger gloves, which leave your fingertips exposed so you can tie knots, bait hooks, cast, and reel without a significant loss in dexterity. They have a Velcro wrist closure, a synthetic leather palm, and are constructed of waterproof and windproof bonded neoprene. $39.95 | fishmonkeygloves.com

Cut It Out

It seems like anglers who fish with braid line are perpetually searching for snips. But you can end that issue by giving your fishing friend a Boomerang Original Fishing Snip. These line cutters snip right through any type of fishing line when you give them a squeeze on the sides, and they have a built-in self-retracting cord. Clip the included carabiner on a belt loop or fishing vest, and your snips will always be close at hand. Price for the Original is just $12.99, but bay and ocean anglers may want to upgrade to the $24.99 Saltwater Snip. | boomerangtool.com