Discover the best fishing & watersports gifts
Summer doesn’t have to end this holiday season for the fish or water sport enthusiasts in your life. Whether you’re shopping for a dedicated angler or a crazy canoe enthusiast, Verde has hand-picked the below collection of fish and water sports products from our industry-leading group of brands. Yakima offers several solutions to transport your rods or watercraft, Slingshot has the extreme sports junkies covered, and apparel brands like Outdoor Research will fill out your wardrobe in no time. Cap the day off with a fine pour of Wyoming Whiskey. Read on to all of our favorite fish and water sports gift picks for 2022.
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our favorite fish & water sports gifts
Yakima TopWater rooftop rod box
Ready to go when the fish are biting, the TopWater™ is a purpose-built, enclosed fishing rod box— keeping you prepared to hit the water with up to 8 fishing rods, up to 8 ft. long, fully rigged, organized, and out of the vehicle. From spin to bait casting to fly rods, the protective foam pads and retention straps keep rods and reels safely suspended in place without getting banged around or entangled. The space below your rods makes room for low-profile tackle boxes or other wet gear. Made in the USA, this strong and rugged fishing rod box locks your gear with an included Yakima® SKS (Single Key System) lock. For added ease, the universal attachment secures the TopWater to nearly any roof rack or Yakima’s EasyRider™ and RACKandROLL™ trailers.
MSRP: $629
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Yakima JayJow kayak rack
There may be divas on your road trip, but this boat carrier is very low maintenance. With multiple settings, the JayLow allows you to carry one boat in J-Cradle position, two boats in vertical position plus folds down when not in use.
Carry 1 boat in J-cradle position or 2 boats in vertical, stacker position
Fully assembled out of the box
Tool-free installation
Fits Yakima StreamLine & round, square, factory, or aerodynamic bars
Adjust the upright position with the easy-to-use integrated cam lever
Folds flat when not in use
Heavy-Duty Straps and Bow and Stern Tie-Downs included (HoodAnchor, sold separately, is required for vehicles with no attatchment points for Bow and Stern Tie-Downs)
SKS Locks sold separately
Supports one boat up to 80 lb or two boats with combined weight of 110 lbs or less
MSRP: $239
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Outdoor Research Sombriolet Sun Hat
Keep your head and face protected when you’re on the water or out on a summer hike. UPF 50+ fabric shields you from intense sun, while strategically placed vents and wicking fabric in the crown keep you cool and dry. Piping along the brim offers wind resistance when the breeze picks up.
MSRP: $42
Available on Amazon? No
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Outdoor Research ActiveIce Sun Sleeves
Best-selling ActiveIce™ technology works more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Now featuring the same thermo-regulating formula as our proprietary ActiveTemp™, this new version of ActiveIce™ dynamically adjusts to your body’s temperature to cool you faster when you need it most. Still wicking and complete with a UPF 50+ sun protection rating, ActiveIce™ is the perfect companion for anyone who spends serious time in hot, sweaty, sun-baked conditions. Our ever-popular Sun Sleeve design provides the highest amount of sun protective coverage by combining a glove and a sleeve together, with a bicep grip to hold itself in place.
MSRP: $29
Available on Amazon? No
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Tailwind Nutrition Active Hydration
Active Hydration is a refreshing way to keep your body well balanced during light workouts - at the gym, on a hike, grabbing a quick run or ride – or just to stay hydrated on your busy days. Active Hydration includes electrolytes, collagen, and Vitamin C to support your active lifestyle. With no artificial or salty aftertaste typically found in electrolyte drinks, Active Hydration delivers a subtle yet satisfying flavor that will leave your tastebuds happy. For the best you ever, just add water!
MSRP: $21
Available on Amazon? No
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Blackstrap Brackish Top
The Brackish Top was designed to be as versatile as the anadromous species found in the transitional points of estuaries, mangrove swamps, and salt marshes where freshwater and seawater mix. For those folks not in the fishy know, those species are salmon, and brackish water is exactly as described - where fresh meets salt. Analogies aside, these tops are sure to become summer favorites for all sorts of folks. From fishing and paddling to mountain biking and hiking, they can do it all. Whether your adventure takes you inland or offshore, BlackStraps’s SUNsoft fabric is UPF 50+ rated for sun protection with hooded and crew styles available for men, women, and children.
UPF 50+
4-way stretch
Finished seams
Antimicrobial
Washer/dryer safe
Breathable
Evaporative cooling
MSRP: $69.99
Available on Amazon? No
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Costa Angler Tech Button Down
The Angler is a performance technical button down long sleeve shirt featuring moisture wicking fabric, built-in sun protection, and adventure ready style.
FEATURES
• Relaxed Fit
• Men's Cut
• Tagless
• Stretch knit fabric for extra mobility
• Hidden front chest zip pocket for sunglasses or gear
• Microfiber cloth at hem for cleaning glasses
• Heathered solid color
• Front patch pocket for style detail
• 100% Polyester
• Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low. Iron inside out on low setting. Do not use bleach. Do not dry clean
MSRP: $75
Available on Amazon? No
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Costa Caleta Sunglasses
Caleta is named after the small coastal coves of Chile. Its fluid lines and feminine shape make it the perfect frame for the waterwoman in all of us. The Caleta performs as well as you.
580G polarized glass lens for superior quality & scratch-resistance
Hooding and side shields help keep your eyes free from light leaks and focused on the water
Keeper-ready temples designed to keep you fishing no matter how rough it gets out there
97% recycled fishing nets with 3% performance additive for increased durability and performance
MSRP: $209
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Slingshot Slingwing V3
We designed the all-new SlingWing V3 to give you significantly more power per size. Using a smaller wing in the same wind provides the advantages of higher speed and increased control with less weight and drag.
MSRP: $881
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? Yes
Slingshot I-Fly V1
A lightweight, packable foil board with a large carbon-fiber foil plate. The I-Fly V1 inflatable foil board provides stiff and reactive foiling performance that you can take anywhere. Packed with features, including footstrap inserts, top and bottom carry handle, ¾-length deck pad, and leash connector.
MSRP: $1,254
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? Yes
Wyoming Whiskey Single Barrel
Wyoming Whiskey Single Barrel is selected for its superior quality and represents the top 1% of mature barrels resting in Wyoming’s six rickhouses, capturing a unique snapshot of the best Wyoming Whiskey has to offer. Every Single Barrel offers its own nuanced flavor profile, but expect to discover aromas and tasting notes of caramel, oak spice, vanilla, and freshly baked cornbread, and layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and butterscotch.
MSRP: $99
Available on Amazon? No
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Wyoming Whiskey Outryder
Outryder represents Wyoming Whiskey’s first use of rye, along with corn and malted barley. It quickly became a favorite amongst whiskey connoisseurs across the country and has a history unlike any other product in the Wyoming Whiskey portfolio.
Originally designed to be a rye whiskey, Wyoming Whiskey's founding distiller Steve Nally was an outrider himself and created a new unique whiskey that combined bourbon & rye flavor notes. The whiskies that comprise Outryder, with two distinct mash bills, mature in exceedingly hot Wyoming summers and bitter cold winters before being married together. The first whiskey contains 48% winter rye, 40% corn, and 12% malted barley and the second reflects a traditional bourbon mash bill of 68% corn, 20% winter rye, and 12% malted barley.
Wyoming Whiskey master blender, Nancy Fraley, fine-tuned the Outryder expression through barrel selection and its specific blending process. Fraley gave Outryder excellent marks, going so far as to say that it is her favorite Wyoming Whiskey product.
MSRP: $78
Available on Amazon? No
Brand has Affiliate Program? No