By BassFan Staff

It's that time of year again – time to figure out what the BassFan in your life wants (or needs) to take his or her bass fishing to the next level and then find room under the tree for it.

The Christmas shopping season is upon us and the BassFan staff has compiled a list of some handy items that'll be extremely useful for a day on the water. Perhaps they'll get you started down the right path when shopping for your favorite bass fisherman.



Fish Prints are a a good way to commemorate a special catch.

Whether they’re a weekend warrior, tournament angler or someone just getting started with the sport, there’s something here that they shouldn't be without.

Flambeau Portage Backpack
Spacious, rugged and functional. The Flambeau Portage Backpack is a great tackle solution for anglers who like to lug a bunch of tackle to the lake. For tournament co-anglers, it’s a dream come true. The exterior is made with 1260D nylon and fitted with a compression-molded EVA bottom.

Left: Yeti Rambler jugs feature double-wall vacuum insulation. Right: The Columbia PFG Force 12 jacket is waterproof and fish-slime proof.

The interior main compartment holds up to five (5) 5000 series Tuff Tainers arranged vertically – it comes with four 5007 Tuff Tainers and one WP5005 Waterproof Tuff Tainer with Zerust. It’ll also accommodate smaller boxes stacked horizontally. On the inside of the main flap is a waterproof cell phone pocket and a rubber-coated mesh zipper pocket. An “attic” compartment above the main section features Velcro partitions that allow for versatile storage.

Top: The Magic Chef 10-Tray food dehydrator is adorned in the Realtree Xtra camo pattern. Bottom: The ThrowRaft can help an angler survive an accidental dunking.

A line-spooling station complete with three external line-feeding grommets is also incorporated. Zippered pockets along each side of the backpack can accommodate additional storage containers or other gear.

$135 | FlambeauOutdoors.com

Fish Prints
Rather than have your memorable catch mounted or a replica made, how about a striking artist’s print drawn to the actual length of your fish complete with a ‘Field Notes’ stamp, memorializing the information about your catch (species, date, location, size, weight, bait used)? The Fish Print Shop offers an alternative to taxidermy by employing experienced artists who create life-sized and scientifically accurate prints of your catch – saltwater or freshwater – based on measurements and/or photos provided by the angler.

Prices vary by size. | prints.fish

Yeti Rambler Jugs
Half-gallon and gallon Yeti Rambler jugs fit nearly every outdoor situation where drinks or soups need to stay hot or cold. With double-wall vacuum insulation and one-inch of lid insulation, the Rambler One Gallon jug is built to keep things ice-cold (or piping hot) for longer.

It has the same durable 18/8 stainless steel construction as the rest of the Rambler series, which makes it nearly indestructible, with a hefty stainless steel handle to make hauling easy. It’s also outfitted with the quick securing MagCap and dock, so you can keep your cap close at hand while you grab a swig. Stainless-steel double-wall vacuum insulation and beautiful to behold.

$99.99 (half-gallon), $129.99 (gallon) | yeti.com

Columbia PFG Force 12 Jacket
The Columbia PFG Force 12 insulated jacket is fully seam-sealed, waterproof and breathable. It features Columbia’s OutDry Extreme technology, which is a waterproof and breathable wicking fabric that provides ultimate comfort. Waterproof chest pockets feature Velcro plackets with utility and the sleeves feature neoprene cuffs that cinch-up snug and keep your arms dry.

Abrasion-resistant overlays and 360-degree reflectivity,make this highly technical and lightweight jacket one of the best available. The jacket also has an adjustable storm hood and drawcord hem for staying watertight. Easily the most waterproof and fish-slime proof jacket we have tested.

$350 | columbia.com

Magic Chef 10-Tray Food Dehydrator
Decorated in the Realtree Xtra camouflage pattern, this dehydrator features a clear viewing door and 1,703 square inches of drying space. The rear-mounted drying system circulates air from back to front through each tray.

$169.99 | mcappliance.com

ThrowRaft
Billed as the world’s first U.S. Coast Guard-approved, inflatable, throwable personal flotation device, the ThrowRaft TD2401 is a compact and easy-to-deploy option for surviving accidental dunkings. Five times smaller than a square cushion, the device inflates manually or when submerged.

Its compact size allows it to be thrown more than 40 feet, and it’s easily repacked and recharged with a PFD re-arming kit that comes with the product. Added benefits include SOLAS reflective tape for visibility in search-and-rescue situations.

$130 | throwraft.com