Boca Grande, to Tampa Bay

November 26th, 2008

Holiday gifting for the sportsman

Wondering just what to get the sportsman on your holiday shopping list? I get asked all the time what is a good gift. To get started I need to know a couple of things, what type fishing and what is the budget. If you are unsure what to get seek advice, your local tackle shop is a great place to start. Most shops are run by fishermen who are in the know.

A fishing charter makes a great gift for any angler, check us out at www.onthemarkcharters.com we also have access to numerous high quality inshore and offshore guides in Florida. Quality pair of polarized sunglasses is a must for any sportsman. I personally wear Maui Jim prescription sun glasses, I love not having to go back and forth between my regular glasses and my sunglasses, and one pair does it all. If you have a hunter or shooter on your shopping list you must check out the Ranger XL & XLW line at www.randolpusa.com I had the pleasure of field testing these glasses in May and was impressed! The yellow lens was great in low light conditions. Fisherman love t shirts both long and short sleeve, take a look at www.naclh20sports.com their line is fresh and different. Fishing pliers are another must have and like most things you get what you pay for. If you fish regularly make the investment and get a quality pair. If you use today’s braided lines as Capt. Steven check out www.vanstaal.com the cutters on these Titanium pliers are outstanding. Rods and reels again many good choices, we use and recommend Quantum performance tuned equipment. De hooking tools are great for saving your hands from spines and hooks and safely gets the fish back in the water to fight another day. If your sportsman fishes the Tampa Bay, Gulf of Mexico region DOA & MirrOlure’s company’s have outstanding lures. Still unsure what to get? Drop me an email or give us a call we will be happy to assist.

Happy Holidays

Capt. Steven