Author Topic: Christmas gift ideas? (Read 1461 times)

Bryfish84 · « **on:** Oct 15, 2018, 08:49 PM »

Give me some ideas for a gift, ice fishing related for $75 or under. For my 62 year old Dad.

RyanW · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 15, 2018, 09:39 PM »

Kahtoola Microspikes. Cheaper than a new hip.

Bryfish84 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 15, 2018, 09:50 PM »

Not a bad idea. He did tear up his shoulder last winder falling in a icy parking lot.

JonPerry · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 15, 2018, 09:52 PM »

Stormy Kromer Rancher, Pflueger President, 5 or 6 palm rods.

Baetis62 · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 15, 2018, 09:54 PM »

Lifetime Season Tickets to Nebraska Football games?

Bryfish84 · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 15, 2018, 10:07 PM »

Aren’t they giving those away free?

Quote from: Baetis62 on Oct 15, 2018, 09:54 PM

Lifetime Season Tickets to Nebraska Football games?

RStock521 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 15, 2018, 10:34 PM »

My One Shot skimmer was a cool Christmas gift that I got a couple years ago.

Sandcountrylivin · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 15, 2018, 10:45 PM »

Another vote for the plueger president.

FG Steve · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 15, 2018, 11:57 PM »

New rod
New reel
Rod holders
Hat
Scarf
Gloves
Socks
Thermals
Fishing shirt or jacket or some such (Ice Shanty? Eskimo?)
Sunglasses
Two-way radios
Weather radio
Sled (Smitty)?
Sled Cover
Pole holder
Jaw Jacker or AK SalmonBear or Auto Fisherman
Hole Covers
Frabill Ice Scoop
Chair
Gaff
Bait bucket
Hand warmers
Stove
Cookware
Table
Propane tank
Heater
Headlamp
Tackle box or bag or system
Spare battery/batteries
Favorite line, jigs, lures, tackle
Clean his tackle box
Clean his fish
Smoke his fish
Fish fillet, pack and freeze service
Host a trip to a special ice destination and be the guide
Replace something of his that's worn out

filetandrelease · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 16, 2018, 06:41 AM »

Lots of great suggestions , spending time with him (priceless)

piersm2 · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 16, 2018, 09:02 AM »

Quote from: Sandcountrylivin on Oct 15, 2018, 10:45 PM

Another vote for the plueger president.

I am waiting for these to go on sale so I can scoop a few up.

3300 · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 16, 2018, 11:04 AM »

$75 pre-paid credit card. let him choose what he wants.

dirtymike · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 16, 2018, 12:00 PM »

Cant get the pic to rotate, but I painted a walleye pattern on a rapala filet knife for my dad and father in law.

ejdelvo28 · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 16, 2018, 12:07 PM »

It depends on what he already has. If he doesn't have much, a good pair of warm, dry boots are priceless. Nothing will ruin your day more than cold, wet feet. Taking a close second are warm, dry gloves for the same reason.

Light liner · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 17, 2018, 09:07 AM »

Get him a really nice framed picture of you and your dad ice fishing together.

BeardedMedic · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 17, 2018, 09:21 AM »

Its the simple things that will mean the most get him some extra time with you and the grandkids. Maybe find something that he can teach or show said children. Get a kit to make yor own jig rods together.

appleye · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 17, 2018, 10:28 AM »

Every year I ask my dad what he wants for X-mas and he always says, "One more fishing trip!" So every time we go I ask if this is the X-mas trip?

He replies he has to see how the catching is. My dad is 75.

Knot there yet · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 17, 2018, 12:14 PM »

His fishing license

FG Steve · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 17, 2018, 03:28 PM »

Quote from: Knot there yet on Oct 17, 2018, 12:14 PM

His fishing license

That's a great one. Santa used to bring those and put 'em in the socks when the kids all lived at home.

Deal Ninja · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 18, 2018, 05:34 AM »

A Leech Lake Fillet knife - https://www.reedssports.com/brand/leech-lake-knives (a little more than your budget) or an American Angler electric https://www.amazon.com/American-Angler-Professional-Electric-Standard/dp/B00CWX4JTG (budget right on the nose)

Good luck!

DN

chilly-willy · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 18, 2018, 11:49 AM »

Hand made rod for the gentleman from your self!! You can purchase kits to build rods cheap keep it simple all you need is a mason jar and a couple books to run thread threw for tension or a bobbin.. a medium card board box with front cut down so your hands can reach in to wrap rod with vees cut in it to support the rod.. use the box with a dowel and those folding paper clips.. use pappet clip as a line guide you don't need to purchase a rod wrapper all you need is componets for the rod the blank handle etc.epoxy and thread... but keep it simple don't try to do a full chevron butt warp.. chebron wraps take time and practice before you do it.. I suggest getting those silver paint pens and inscribing with personal words.. then epoxy over it.. as for rod driers use a rotisory motor and build a stand for it... make a rubber band chuck out of a pvc end cap and screws rubber bands etc to hold the rod as turn on the motor or you could buy a rod drier.. . all this can be done for under $75 if you tread lightly on price.. don't buy rod wrappers heck building your own out of scrap shop wood can save you even more.. if you wanted to build more later on.. that's the best gift you can give is a custom for them built by you ice rod!!

52isntbigenough · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 18, 2018, 12:21 PM »

Prepare for the worst. Way under 75.00.

Spider1 · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 19, 2018, 05:59 AM »

no one, and I mean NO ONE, has enough jigs. Check out some of the sponsors on the site and get him a specific kit for the types of fish he goes after most.

Other than that, if he doesn't have a good spud bar, get him a good one. If he doesn't have ice cleats, get him a good set of those. Merino wool... anything merino wool.

chilly-willy · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 19, 2018, 02:34 PM »

Quote from: 52isntbigenough on Oct 18, 2018, 12:21 PM

Prepare for the worst. Way under 75.00.

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I showed those to my dad he sent me this today..

tbern · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 19, 2018, 03:38 PM »

, but kinda true...

Seamonkey84 · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 19, 2018, 10:35 PM »

Quote from: chilly-willy on Oct 19, 2018, 02:34 PM

I showed those to my dad he sent me this today..

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