by Jordan Green

Created on: November 01, 2009   Last Updated: November 19, 2009

As with any fickle sport, the unpredictability of fishing means every devoted angler is incessantly seeking for an advantage. Hunting for gear that satisfies the fisherman in your life can be a tough task. Gifts need to be cheap, dependable, versatile, interesting, and practical. But never fear! The perfect fishing gift does exist, indulging the fancy of any fish-stalking angler.

Pursuing terrific 2009 Christmas presents for fisherman, I scoured the internet for the finest deals this holiday season. If you're looking to satiate the cravings of an angler, these four options are a good place to start. A vast variety of imaginative fishing equipment has recently hit the market, and these items will be valuable enhancements for an angler's next pilgrimage.

Gift cards are #1 for a reason. Many strong-willed fisherman have a very defined opinion of what it takes to catch fish. They know what they want, and not just any rod or fly imitation with gratify their whims. This makes a gift card, certificate, or check a great present for any and every occasion. Cabelas, Bass Pro Shops, and Gander Mountain are a terrific place to start. Gift cards can be purchased in almost any denomination, plus they're convenient for both giver and recipient.

Shoppers looking for cheaper gift options will enjoy inexpensive world-class lures from Rapala. The X-Rap Subwalk sells for as little as $9.99 at your local Rapala dealer, making this terrific lure a great buy for any price range! "For the first time, apply the walk-the-dog style technique below the water surface. Twelve color patterns and a VMC SureSet feather tail hook complete the look. Cast it out, let it sink and get ready to see the X-Rap attitude of this rebel of the water come to life. Begin twitching your rod tip and watch the X-Rap Subwalk dive into sub-surface hunting mode but don't relax, because you're in for one exciting day on the water."

For only $30-45 you can buy a variety of Daiwa Accudepth Specialty Trolling Rods. With "Specialized trolling actions for the Salmon, Steelhead and Walleye angler, Accudepth rods" are "powerful and resilient."

Another "hot rod" is the Warmwater series from G Loomis and Sage. Carefully sized, these fly rods qualify under the 8-foot 8-inch maximum length rule, meaning Warmwater rods are eligible for bass fishing tournaments. The most popular model? Bass, a powerful, rugged rod made to haul in massive bass hiding in tight spaces.

"Since anglers are phasing out felt to help prevent the spread of invasive species like didymo, our most current design upgrades with Vibram Idrogrip, a breakthrough compound that significantly improves grip on slick surfaces." Cloudveil's 8x grippy rubber boot offers increased traction, a rubber toecap, lots of comfort, and double insoles. The catch? A high price tag of $150.

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