With Christmas approaching fast, I’ve been racking my brains wondering what I would like to receive. I keep getting asked “what would you like for Christmas?” but to be honest, I pretty much own everything I need fishing wise. But while I don’t need any large items of kit, I always need line and end tackle - smaller bits and pieces and I do like the odd gadget too – you know, stocking filler sized stuff!
As it’s nearly Christmas, I thought I’d do a seasonal mini appraisal of some end tackle and gadgets - stocking filler sized and priced - sniffing out what bargains are tucked away deep at the back of the WSF Tackle storeroom! So if you’re looking for something for your fishing mad loved ones this Christmas, or if you’re short for ideas for something for them to get you, here’s a few sock-sized, value for money, ideas. Click on the photo to go directly to the web link!
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Berkley Line Clipper and Lanyard
Every angler needs a decent set of clippers. Made of corrosion resistant stainless steel, these babies include a large rubber thumb grip, a fold out line pick, jig eye buster and they come on a nylon neck lanyard. Berkley clippers are a brilliant stocking filler, the perfect low-cost, lad’s gadget present! £4.00 |
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Tronix Shore Fishing Rigs
Tronix make a wide range of rigs for all types of shore fishing. These will be great for any youngster, new angler or indeed anybody who uses premade rigs. Easy on the pocket, so you’ll be able to afford a few. Perhaps wrap them up with some Tronix rig winders too! £1.20 |
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MTI Line Holder
This MTI spool case is designed to carry 2 x 1/4lb spools or multiple smaller spools like hook trace line and shock leader material. It has a Velcro fastening closure and spool retaining strap inside. Not essential to catch fish but a nice little bonus if you found one in your stocking! £3.50 |
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Berkley Ripple Shad & Grubs
Not the most interesting of stocking fillers but soft plastic lures are essential kit for most anglers, and they will make a nice crunching sound through the wrapping paper. Berkley Ripple Shads and Grubs perfect for bass, pollack and all other predatory species and WSF have great 3 for 2 deals on them! From £2.98 |
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Berkley TEC Hook Sharpener
This is another nice little gadget, just like their line clippers. I like to put an edge on my used lure hooks and I’d be chuffed to find one of these in my stocking. This Pen size hook sharpener has a 320-grit diamond file and a mini vice at the other end to hold the hook. Perfect stocking size! £5.50 |
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Tronix Lure Rigs
As well as a wide range of pre-made shore rigs, Tronix also has a range of value for money lure rigs and feathers. Every boat angler goes through a few sets of Sabiki, flashers and Hokkai each year, so yet another handy stocking filler. And just like their shore rigs, easy on the pocket too! £0.99 |
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Berkley Trilene XL Spinning Line
I change my mono at least once a year, usually in January, so line is a handy present for me and I dare say many other anglers too. This line from Berkley is designed for lure fishing and is the perfect pressie to pair with their shads and grubs. It upholds the usual Berkley standards but at a great price! £4.00 |
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Tronix Rig Winder Box and 20 Rig Winders
Like the MTI line holder, the Tronix Rig Winder Box with winders isn’t an essential item but I’d be quite happy if I got one in my stocking – in fact I’d like two! One for my Sabiki’s and one for my Pike rigs. Great for keeping your rigs tidy and tangle free. A perfect present for the anal angler! £9.99 |
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R.Y.A. Waterproof Knots, Rigs & Bait Guides
No stocking would be complete without the trilogy of my own R.Y.A. Fishing Guides - Fishing Knots, Sea Fishing Rigs, and Sea Fishing Baits. Designed for boat anglers, these little guides have all the basic information you’ll ever need to know and they’re waterproof so they can be kept in a tackle box!
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Magazine Subscription
And last but not least, at this time of year lots of people choose to buy their angling mad loved ones magazine subscriptions for the coming year - many of which also come with a free gift. Angling Magazine subscriptions are a great Christmas gift if you live too far away to give a present in person |
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