Backwater Angler Holiday Gift Guide

1) Abel Nippers

The Abel Nippers are ON SALE! These are nippers for a lifetime. Replaceable jaws and a magnetic system to eliminate faults like a corroded or broken spring. These magnets can also act as a temporary fly dock as you are changing flies. Truly the pinnacle of quality nippers.

Abel Nippers with Lanyard

2) Abel Vaya 4/5 Native Brown

Created in Colorado, the Vaya is the perfect reel for trout fishing. Lightweight, a strong 5 disc drag, the quick-change spool, and a gorgeous finish of a hand painted native brown trout. This Vaya is the perfect combination of functionality and beauty which compliments any rod you pair it with.

Abel Vaya 4/5 Native Brown

A great assortment of reels that complement each other wonderfully. Fresh to salt, painted to matte, we have a reel for you.

3) G. Loomis NRX+ Saltwater

The perfect rod for any saltwater application. It’s quick action and stiff midsection allow anglers to cast large flies for the bigger predatory fish or perfectly place a shrimp for a cruising bonefish. Designed to be able to cut through the toughest winds, this will be the only Fly rod you will ever need for saltwater.

G. Loomis NRX+ Saltwater


4) Patagonia River Salt

Undoubtably the best valued boot on the market. the collaboration between Patagonia and Danner Boots created a lightweight and extremely grippy boot. The perfect boot for both hiking and cruising the flats.

Patagonia River Salt Wading Boots

5) Patagonia Wading Staff

Patagonia’s new and improved wading staff is extremely light weight and has many accessories to make your experience safer and easier on the water. A retractor attaches to the handle, allowing anglers to leave the staff off hand when needed. It also includes a carrying bag for longer hikes and camping. This staff is adjustable so one size fits all.

Patagonia Wading Staff

Patagonia’s wading staff compacts into the bags shown in the center of the table and can be adjusted between 47″ and 55″ in length.

6) Umpqua ZS2 Wader belt

The ZS2 Wader belt can be purchased “Fully Loaded” with a net quiver, water bottle holder, bag and gel floatant holder or can be purchased as a singular belt and be customized to your liking. The belt provides support to the lower back with its padded design and can act as your wading belt.

Umpqua ZS2 Fully loaded Wading Belt

7) Airflo Ridge 2.0 Streamer Max Fly Line

Throwing big flies has been all the rage for the past few years, and if you’re looking into getting into it this is the perfect line for you. The 26 foot sinking head allows anglers to get their flies down deep even in strong currents. A line like this is very useful for the larger rivers and lakes for trout, bass, and other predatory fish.

Airflo Ridge 2.0 Streamer Max

8) Patagonia Simple Fly Fishing – Tenkara Fly Rods

Tenkara takes fly fishing and makes it simple. The long, flexible, telescopic rod allows for extreme sensitivity and precision while being compact and storable for the bushwhacking us anglers do. Tenkara is a great way to pick apart the smaller bodies of water and is well worth getting into.

Patagonia Tenkara

9) Patagonia Winter Weight Fleece Oversock

The winter weight fleece oversock was originally designed to help those with packable waders that had the rubber foot, but it has quickly become a necessity for me while winter fishing. The slim fit doesn’t cramp your boots while keeping your feet warm in the cold water and air.

Patagonia Winter Weight Fleece Oversock

These fleece oversocks are perfect for the snowy days on the water. For those who are not a fair-weather fisherman, these are essential.

10) Ross Animas

The Animas is our standard for a quality fly fishing reel. A strong drag, large arbor, and varying colors to match your rod. Built in Colorado, these reels will meet every expectation an angler has of their reel. Ross has exceptional customer service and warranty extends for the lifetime of the reel.

Ross Animas