Gift for New (Fishing) Boater

Fishinfergy · 03-31-2021, 10:11 AM

A gift certificate to tackle warehouse by far the best online fishing store.

As for the sun and UV protection shirts I feel that Aftco makes the best ones.

He may need a GPS chip from navionics or Lakemaster for his GPS to have all of the data in the lakes region. That would be a great gift.

thinkxingu · 03-31-2021, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishinfergy

A gift certificate to tackle warehouse by far the best online fishing store.

As for the sun and UV protection shirts I feel that Aftco makes the best ones.

He may need a GPS chip from navionics or Lakemaster for his GPS to have all of the data in the lakes region. That would be a great gift.

Thanks!

Quick question on the maps: how far of a range to those cards/maps cover? He's in Hudson, NH and will use it from around there and north to Winni.

Update: it's a Lowrance Hook² 5, which looks like it comes with maps?

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burgerunh · 03-31-2021, 10:55 AM

You could always get him a really nice high end rod and reel combo. Think shimano reel and st croix rod. Have it spooled up with some power pro braided line.

Descant · 03-31-2021, 12:26 PM

"Clark's New Hampshire Fishing Guide 2003" Very detailed. Expensive (~$44) on Amazon, but Gary is from your hometown and has a supply (~25?). He'll probably autograph it if you go to his house to pick it up. I've done this a couple of times.
I think we'd all be interested in what you decide.

8gv · 03-31-2021, 02:23 PM

A personal locator beacon could save his bacon.

There is no fee for registering the unit with NOAA and there are no monitoring fees.

It's only $419 for the whole safety kit.

acr PLB ResQLink View Survival Kit
by Jarboys Outdoors & Marine Supplies -AUTHORIZED
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLD19T4...ing=UTF8&psc=1

garysanfran · 03-31-2021, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

A personal locator beacon could save his bacon.

There is no fee for registering the unit with NOAA and there are no monitoring fees.

It's only $419 for the whole safety kit.

acr PLB ResQLink View Survival Kit
by Jarboys Outdoors & Marine Supplies -AUTHORIZED
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLD19T4...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Like insurance, never appreciated until needed.

MikeF-NH · 03-31-2021, 05:05 PM

Bizer map...even though he has a chip there is no guarantee that electronics won't fail. Even with my chip, I sometimes stop and pull my bizer to decide where I want to go next.

Quality rain gear. Some of the best fishing happens in the rain...fish don't care...they are already wet...most humans without good gear go home.

Nautical grade compass (console mountable)

Bumpers for docking.

Life jackets...the boat probably came with the orange "horse collar" type. Get the inflatable types that are much more wearable.

thinkxingu · 04-01-2021, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeF-NH

Bizer map...even though he has a chip there is no guarantee that electronics won't fail. Even with my chip, I sometimes stop and pull my bizer to decide where I want to go next.

Quality rain gear. Some of the best fishing happens in the rain...fish don't care...they are already wet...most humans without good gear go home.

Nautical grade compass (console mountable)

Bumpers for docking.

Life jackets...the boat probably came with the orange "horse collar" type. Get the inflatable types that are much more wearable.

Rain gear and life jackets are good ideas and probably not something he's given much thought to.

Suggestions on type/brand/styles?

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Descant · 04-01-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Rain gear and life jackets are good ideas and probably not something he's given much thought to.

Suggestions on type/brand/styles?

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Several years ago my friend's kids gave him a type V PFD and asked him to wear it whenever he was in the boat alone. That inspired me to do the same. I have a yoke type like MP wear, and I wear it all the time. Other adult family members wear the belly bags. Makes it easier to tell the little ones to wear a PFD. If he fishes alone, it should also have a whistle.
~$135 at Bass Pro/Cabella's. Several good brands.

burgerunh · 04-01-2021, 08:22 AM

I have one of those Automatic / Manual inflatables from bass pro. It is very comfortable to wear you hardly know that it is on. I always wear it if I am on the boat alone when the water is cold.

They go on sale at Bass Pro in the spring for a very reasonable price (about $80)!

NH.Solar · 04-01-2021, 09:12 AM

Even though he is more oriented toward bass fishing, I still would bet that your brother would enjoy Dr. Harold Lyon's treasure of a book. There is a lot of useful information and wonderful photos as well and it is likely to be gone through by a lot of the other's in the household as well.

Fishinfergy · 03-31-2021, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Thanks!

Quick question on the maps: how far of a range to those cards/maps cover? He's in Hudson, NH and will use it from around there and north to Winni.

Update: it's a Lowrance Hook² 5, which looks like it comes with maps?

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It’s a north east chip so it should include all of New York & New England

thinkxingu · 03-31-2021, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishinfergy

It’s a north east chip so it should include all of New York & New England

Thanks again. Your suggestion reminded me of the tackle subscriptions, which might be a great option.

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SAMIAM · 04-01-2021, 07:16 AM

Most fishermen don't like to wear a cumbersome life vest while fishing.
How about a quality inflatable belt or vest

fatlazyless · 04-01-2021, 07:27 AM

A gator camo foam swimmer's noodle with swirly drab green-black-gray camouflage colors disguised so's the fish don't see you wearing it, makes an excellent el cheapo pfd worn as a waist belt and doubles as a quick access storage spot for storing fishing lures by sticking the hooks into the foam noodle.

Have you seen one of these camouflage swim noodles that cost $4.49? Probably not because it is camouflaged!

Worn somewhat tightly around the waist it could keep you vertically afloat in a position similar to treading water all the long night long until the sun finally rises, and the first light of morning arrives, when some early morning boater/fisherman notices you and pulls you aboard. It will move up to a position under your arm pits and arms and stay there permanently if threaded and knotted with a good quality 5/6 or 3/8" line, and tied with a bowline knot.

Another good feature is that a noodle swim belt makes it EASY to swim along, moving forward through the water, something a pfd does NOT do too good.

03-31-2021, 12:26 PM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,341 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,621 Times in 1,053 Posts	Clark's New Hampshire Fishing Guide 2003 "Clark's New Hampshire Fishing Guide 2003" Very detailed. Expensive (~$44) on Amazon, but Gary is from your hometown and has a supply (~25?). He'll probably autograph it if you go to his house to pick it up. I've done this a couple of times. I think we'd all be interested in what you decide.

04-01-2021, 09:12 AM	#11
NH.Solar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jackson Pond, New Hampton Posts: 232 Thanks: 45 Thanked 139 Times in 77 Posts	Angling In The Smile Of The Great Spirit Even though he is more oriented toward bass fishing, I still would bet that your brother would enjoy Dr. Harold Lyon's treasure of a book. There is a lot of useful information and wonderful photos as well and it is likely to be gone through by a lot of the other's in the household as well. __________________ Peter NH Solar

04-01-2021, 07:27 AM	#15
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,738 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	A gator camo foam swimmer's noodle with swirly drab green-black-gray camouflage colors disguised so's the fish don't see you wearing it, makes an excellent el cheapo pfd worn as a waist belt and doubles as a quick access storage spot for storing fishing lures by sticking the hooks into the foam noodle. Have you seen one of these camouflage swim noodles that cost $4.49? Probably not because it is camouflaged! Worn somewhat tightly around the waist it could keep you vertically afloat in a position similar to treading water all the long night long until the sun finally rises, and the first light of morning arrives, when some early morning boater/fisherman notices you and pulls you aboard. It will move up to a position under your arm pits and arms and stay there permanently if threaded and knotted with a good quality 5/6 or 3/8" line, and tied with a bowline knot. Another good feature is that a noodle swim belt makes it EASY to swim along, moving forward through the water, something a pfd does NOT do too good. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 04-02-2021 at 03:12 AM.

03-31-2021, 10:11 AM	#1
Fishinfergy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Newburyport & Laconia Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	A gift certificate to tackle warehouse by far the best online fishing store. As for the sun and UV protection shirts I feel that Aftco makes the best ones. He may need a GPS chip from navionics or Lakemaster for his GPS to have all of the data in the lakes region. That would be a great gift.

03-31-2021, 10:55 AM	#3
burgerunh Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 100 Thanks: 7 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	You could always get him a really nice high end rod and reel combo. Think shimano reel and st croix rod. Have it spooled up with some power pro braided line.

03-31-2021, 02:23 PM	#5
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	A personal locator beacon could save his bacon. There is no fee for registering the unit with NOAA and there are no monitoring fees. It's only $419 for the whole safety kit. acr PLB ResQLink View Survival Kit by Jarboys Outdoors & Marine Supplies -AUTHORIZED Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLD19T4...ing=UTF8&psc=1

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03-31-2021, 05:05 PM	#7
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 318 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	Bizer map...even though he has a chip there is no guarantee that electronics won't fail. Even with my chip, I sometimes stop and pull my bizer to decide where I want to go next. Quality rain gear. Some of the best fishing happens in the rain...fish don't care...they are already wet...most humans without good gear go home. Nautical grade compass (console mountable) Bumpers for docking. Life jackets...the boat probably came with the orange "horse collar" type. Get the inflatable types that are much more wearable.

04-01-2021, 08:22 AM	#10
burgerunh Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 100 Thanks: 7 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	I have one of those Automatic / Manual inflatables from bass pro. It is very comfortable to wear you hardly know that it is on. I always wear it if I am on the boat alone when the water is cold. They go on sale at Bass Pro in the spring for a very reasonable price (about $80)!

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04-01-2021, 07:16 AM	#14
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Most fishermen don't like to wear a cumbersome life vest while fishing. How about a quality inflatable belt or vest