With Christmas looming, this week we offer traditional and practical gift ideas for the angler on your list.
It does get much simpler, yet cherished, than a new fishing rod.
If this is the gift you wish to give, my suggestion is state your intentions in a Christmas card. Tell your angler that you wish to accompany him or her to their favourite shop and let him or her pick out their rod.
With the massive selection of rods on the market today, letting your angler select their own ensures the right choice will be made. You could slip a gift card in with the Christmas card, but if you want to give this gift a personal touch, go the extra mile.
Then there's long Long underwear.
Many wouldn't think of this item for a Christmas gift but trust me this one will be valued. Anglers are outside in all kinds of weather and hypothermia is often a real threat in early spring and fall.
Long johns, as they are commonly known, come in two styles -- one piece, also know as a union suite, and the two piece. Each angler will have their own preference.
Having years of personal experience with both styles and all brands, I have found the two-piece Dakota brand to be the most comfortable.
Also, thick socks are always great to receive. This is another item not thought of when it comes to fishing. The higher the wool content in the fabric blend the better.
THE REPORT
Fishing on our Lower Mainland lakes is slow.
The Fraser River back waters are fishing slow to fair for cutthroat. The Stave River is fair to slow for coho and cutthroat.
The Harrison River is fair for coho and cutthroat.
