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LOST COAST'S GIFT GUIDE

We scoured the internet for a gift guide that we liked and couldn't find one. So forward this to your loved ones and fishing buddies!

By Lost Coast Outfitters

November 27^th, 2017

Under 100 Dollars

Let's face it there are a lot people to give gifts to and if you are anything like us the high dollar purchases are reserved for the people closest to us. Here are some crowd pleasers and stocking stuffers that will knock the socks off your favorite angler.

Fishpond River Rat Beverage Holder

Really?! Beverage holder... You couldn't just say beer holder? In an effort to offend no one but impress everyone, Fishpond's River Rat Beer Holder (there I fixed it for you) will reinvent your fishing life. This thing is good for everything but laying in a hammock... trust us, we tried it. It spills every time.

$19.95 Buy the River Rat Beverage Holder

Loon QuickDraw Forceps

The only thing that would make these better is if they were florescent orange or yellow so I could always find them. I love the carabiner and the large loop handle on these. They have built in scissors which you'd think is a no brainier, but, for some reason, people make these without scissors...

24.95 Buy the Loon Quickdraw Forceps

Yeti Colster

Every once in a while there is a product that just reaches out and calls your name. When Yeti first told me about their $29.95 overbuilt koozy I was the first to call bullshit. Who takes that long to drink a beer?! That is until a very wise customer enlightened me to the fact that you throw one of these with a cold one in your pack before you head out. Then when you are ready for a beer.... you know around 8 or 9am it's still cold... Brilliant, I'll take 7!

$29.95 Buy the Yeti Colster

Fishpond Arrowhead Retractor

One could argue that retractors are a conspiracy by 'big fly fishing' to lose tools with their crappy pin designs. Well that is until fishpond stepped up and developed a proper carabiner style clip with a key ring so you won't lose your nippers for 100th time.

$29.95 Buy the Fishpond Arrowhead Retractor Here

Simms Taco Bag

Do you have that one buddy who shows up with their boots and waders in a garbage bag... yeah, I do too. So, scold them for using plastic and get them this killer bag that will eat your boots, waders, rain jacket, fly rod (up to 11ft 4 piece), and fishing pack. Trust me, you will be a legend.

$39.95 Buy the Simms Taco Bag

Plan D Articulated Fly Box

PlanD, who revolutionized storing articulated flies, is back with a second iteration of their box. This time it's double sided and waterproof. Seriously there is nothing less satisfying than putting articulated fly in a standard fly box. So if your favorite angler has mentioned B.C. and refuses to make plans between the months of August and March, this may be a great choice for them. Oh they also have boxes for tube flies too!

$20-$60 New Plan D Waterproof Fly Boxes

LOSt Coast Hat

Lost Coast Outfitters hats are equally at home at Toronado's in the city or the Gravel Bar in Ennis, Montana. There is a good chance some one will shout out "hey you know those guys?... cool!" and you know they're part of the club. There is one rule to LCO hat club... don't be an asshole.

$24.95 Buy and LCO Hat

Filson Flask

Few things rival a shot of scotch on a river bank to warm up or celebrate an amazing encounter. This beauty of a flask is wrapped in English Bridal Leather and will wear better than we do. The cap doesn't come off either because, lets face it, who can be bothered keep track of a tiny cap when they are busy drinking and fishing? Only downside is it's 6oz. Want to score extra points? Buy a bottle of their favorite booze to go with it (I like Port Charlotte Heavily Peated Scotch if you are buying for me...)

Buy the $80 Filson Leather Wrapped Flask

Simms River Essentials Kit

For the fancy folks who need glasses and cigar cutters this is a no brainer.

Cigars... Check, Whiskey... Check, Cigar Cutter... Check... Wine Opener... Check

What could go wrong?

$84.95 Buy the Simms River Essentials Kit

Simms Mid Weight Guide Top

Some people just have to give clothing for gifts. So skip macy's and buy something that will actually get worn. The Simms Guide Mid Weight Mid Top is a go to in cold weather fishing situations. The classic ¼-zip styling is perfect for not only a day on the river but also perfect with a nice pair of denim on a brisk San Francisco morning stroll.

$89.95 Buy the Simms Guide Mid Top

James Brand Folsom Knife

Fact: You will never go wrong getting someone a knife. Maybe they already have a knife, but there is no such thing as having too many knives... that would be like having too much money or fishing too much. This handsome liner lock knife will surely land in their pocket. Comes in a killer lime green color for your stoniest of friends who can't seam to keep track of anything.

$99 Buy the James Brand Folsom Knife

Hatch Nipper

This is one of my favorite gifts to give because it's something most people won't buy for themselves, but will really appreciate as a gift. You might be saying "$100 dollars for a nipper?! WTF!" I am here to tell you they are worth every penny and you won't lose them, and if you do... Shame on you! This is why we can't have nice things!

$100 Buy the Hatch Nippers

Abel Zinger

Don't want to lose those fancy nippers you just bought? Well, then you can do what I did and key ring them to the zipper pull in your waders- or you can buy the finest zinger money can buy.

The Abel zinger is butter smooth and will make every other zinger you ever used feel like complete garbage. Your Kid's kids will be using this zinger when they pick up a fly rod for the first time. The Abel Zinger is the only zinger that I am aware of that is made in the USA. Look out China we are coming for you.

$95+ Buy the Abel Zinger

Lost Coast Gift Card

$50 bucks will restock their fly boxes. $75 bucks they can restock their box and a few leaders. For $100 they can finally buy that new floating line to replace their crusty old one that sinks more than it floats. $850 and they're choosing their new favorite rod. Hell, go wild, the sky is the limit here! $5,000 will get them top of the line everything. LCO gift cards never go bad and will please any angler or outdoorsy person on your list.

Buy a LCO Gift Card here

$100 and up

By now you must think we have a drinking problem- and I assure you we do- but that doesn't mean we don't have good suggestions. Alright Big Spender, time to pull out the AMEX because this is going to escalate quickly and you are going to want those miles.

Lost Coast Domino Set

Bones, tiles, dominos are just a few of the names this clever game goes by. Many of nights have been spent at lodges and campsites around the world sipping whiskey and playing dominos. No better way to enjoy the company of a few friends after a hard day of fishing. Buy a set for the fishing cabin, deer camp, or a quiet night at home with your sweetheart.

$139.95 Buy the LCO Domino Set

La matera Trucha Belt

Argentine woven fabric, solid brass buckle, and vegetable tanned cognac leather are just a few of the things you are getting in this beautiful argentine inspired belt. You will be sure to think about the big browns of Argentina when you are suiting up for work or going to the ten thousandth holiday party of the season.

$145 Buy the La Matera Trucha Belt

Abel Skull & Crossbone Nippers

For the most badass of anglers, the Abel Skull & Crossbone Nippers will certainly make a statement. Fish will swim away and tell their friends of the legend and the strange medallion they wore.

$165 Abel Skull and Crossbones Nipper

Simms Dry Creek Boat Bag

Let's face it, your vest or fishing pack is not the best thing to fish out of when you are in a boat. The smartly designed and waterproof Simms boat bag is. I love this bag anytime I am in the boat. It also makes a great piece of travel luggage as it fits in the overhead compartment on the small domestic flights.

Don't believe us? We have tried all of the boat bags on the market Patagonia, Fishpond, Orvis, and Simms and the winner was pretty obvious. Check out the video:

Buy $229.95 The Simms Dry Creek Boat Bag

Filson Jac SHirt

Is it a shirt or is it a jacket? No matter the answer, what you can be sure of is that you'll be warm and it will likely outlast you. Wool is one of our favorite fabrics as anglers because it stays warm even when it's wet. Now we are aware Filson has become quite trendy, but we still like it regardless.

You can confidently walk from the river to the bar and not be spotted as an "out of towner."

$250 Buy the Filson Jac Shirt

STRIPER Rod and Reel OUTFIT

Does your favorite angler drive or fly for hours to get their fix? Well you can give them the gift of time by clueing them in on the fact that the local bays are teaming with fish. If one is so inclined, as I often am, they can catch fish before they go to work in the morning. We have striper outfits that include EVERYTHING you need to catch Stripers here in the bay starting at just $250.

$250+ Buy a Striper Outfit

Yeti Tundra Cooler

There is no real logic as why I love my yeti so much. If I had to guess, it's because I know that if I don't leave it next to the fire (RIP YETI 1), and if it doesn't get stolen, then I will have it for the rest of my life. Oh the places we will go! It is already more well traveled than some people I know having been to nearly every western state.

$349+ Buy a Yeti Cooler

Fishpond Grand Teton Travel Bag

For your favorite globe trotting angler. Do them a huge favor and get them this killer travel bag. Trust us, it is better than anything they have now. We have lived out of all other options and have been disappointed until Fishpond released this beauty. You can fit everything you need on your next adventure into this killer rolling duffel.

$399.95 Buy The Fishpond Grand Teton Travel Bag

Galvan TOrque 7

The T-6 is too small, the t-8 is too big, the t-7 is jussst right! This has been a long time coming. We fish a lot of 7wts in California and Galvan did not have a good answer for this for a very, very long time. Then, the crew at Galvan put on their thinking caps and built a reel just for the 7wt.

When you buy a Galvan Reel you can rest assured that you are buying a locally built product from excellent people. Oh and they make T-9 too for 9wts. I felt this was less of a problem but I am sure a few of you out there can put it to good use.

$420 Buy a Galvan Torque 7 Fly Reel

Hatch Limited Edition Gold Fly Reel

We bought a bunch of these because it is the only time Hatch is going to make the Gen 2 Reels in this epic color. So if you are a collector or just like to have something that very few others have then this is a good grab. It might not look like much of a change, but Hatch fixed a few things on this reel that catapult it back to the top of the heap.

$550+ Hatch Limited Edition Gold Reel

SaltWater Rod

Do you have a saltwater angler on your list? Well snag them this 9wt Salt and they will bow to you. I have cast all of the 9wts on the market recently and this one takes the cake as one of the greats. It has earned a place in my arsenal as top rod in the saltwater arena.

$950 Buy the 9wt Sage Salt

AlpenGlow Bamboo Fly Rod

I am not sure there is a more quintessential experience in fly fishing than catching a fish on a bamboo fly rod. I know some people who would rather never fish again than do it on a graphite fly rod. Our good friend, Tony Bellaver, builds these just across the bay in Oakland with incredibly meticulous attention to detail. When completed they are works of art.