Father’s Day Fishing Gear Guide

The new CountDown Elite ($18.49) embodies over eight decades of Rapala fishing lure craftsmanship. Built with a modern construction for maximum casting distance and accuracy, improved durability and versatility, an alluring flutter on the drop and High Definition finishes, CountDown Elites are perfect for catching trout, bass, walleye, panfish and more.

VMC’s new RedLine Series ($8.99) of hooks are ultra-engineered for elite bass anglers, and are sure to please a father fond of catching largemouth and smallmouth. Made with extra-light, extra-strength VMC Vanadium Steel — the same material they use to make Formula One race cars — RedLine hooks deliver optimum power and hook-up speed and come in configurations for the latest bass fishing techniques (e.g., Drop Shot, Heavy Duty Flippin’, Wacky Neko).

Bass anglers are always eager to get new lures, and you can rest assured Dad will put plenty of fish in the net with the new Ott’s Garage Rocco 5 ($16.49), a sensational shallow diving crankbait. Equally gift-worthy is the Power Slide ($18.49), a potent hard-cutting and high-splashing topwater lure.

If he’s a fan of fishing soft plastics for bass, load him up with a variety of Tokyo Rigs, including the new Heavy Duty Wide Gap XLS ($7.99) version.

If Dad likes catching walleye and bass, Largo Shads ($8.49) are sure to please, especially if the gift also includes some Hybrid Swimbait Jigs ($6.49) for rigging. Largo Shads come in 3”, a new 3.5” and 4” sizes.

The 7” and 9” Boom Shads ($6.99+) are high-performance swimbaits perfect for casting and jigging tactics for northern pike and musky. Equally gift-worthy are the new Bladed Round 1X Trebles ($9.99). Put a package together of a couple different hook sizes with different blades, and he’ll be able to make his favourite lures even more potent at getting bites from big musky and pike.

If sea bass and striped bass are two of Dad’s favourite fish, you can’t go wrong giving him any of the pre-rigged Biscay Series ($13.49+), a collection designed to imitate prominent saltwater prey with enticing, lifelike swimming actions and extremely detailed visuals.

Dads who fish walleye will find tons of uses for Hard Ball Jigs ($4.99+). A few packs of 1/8-, 1/4- and 3/8-ounce jigs are a good place to start if unsure what sizes to get. He’ll also appreciate getting some of the new, premium TechSet Spinner Indiana Floating Harnesses ($7.99) and TechSet Spinner Colorado Spinner Harnesses ($6.49).

Twitchin’ Jigs ($6.49+) readily catch salmon, trout and steelhead— and now come a 3/4-ounce option for deep water or fast current scenarios.

For trolling enthusiasts, Luhr-Jensen offers plenty of options, including Dipsy Divers ($15.99+), various dodgers and flashers ($11.99+), and proven lures, like the Coyote Spoon ($9.49+) and Jensen Flash Fly ($11.49).

Bright and bold colours are a big theme for the 2023 fishing season, and many fan favourites are now available in flashier finishes. The new custom-paint coloured Jigging Shadow Raps ($16.49), Husky Jerks ($10.99+) and Slab Raps ($10.99) are great picks for walleye enthusiasts. For crappie and yellow perch, the Ultra Light Rippin’ Rap ($11.49) has several fresh bold colour options. Last but not least, the Classic Vibrax Northern Light Series ($7.99) offers dazzling colours and UV Bright finishes, and catches all kinds of fish, including trout, bass, walleye, northern pike, panfish and more.

The Rapala Disposal Container ($14.99) makes a great gift. This convenient storage container is super handy for holding fishing waste, such as spare bits of line and used weights, and has a magnet on the bottom to secure metal trash quietly in place.

The Retractable Line Scissors ($17.49), 4” Ceramic Utility Knife ($15.99), Fishermen’s Pliers ($17.99), Hook Sharpener ($13.99), Two-Stage Ceramic Sharpener ($6.99) and Rapala Bottle Opener ($11.49) are other useful items great for adding to Dad’s gear collection.

Fishing with new fishing line is always a treat, so why not give Dad some of the latest line offerings from Sufix? If he’s a fan of braid, he’ll love X8 ($15.99), a round, easy to handle and silky-smooth and super strong Japanese-style braided line perfect for jigging soft plastics, finesse tactics and catching trout, bass, walleye and panfish.

Another hot choice is Recycline Monofilament ($12.49+), a subtle, premium mono great for casting and trolling that’s made from 100% Econyl, regenerated nylon made of recycled fishing waste.

Help Dad showcase his passion for fishing with some exclusive Rapala and 13 Fishing branded gifts for Father’s Day. Neck Gaiters ($14.99), Multi-Biteamin Can Koozie ($4.99), Pick Any Lake Playing Cards ($8.99) and various Decals ($2.79+) are perfect for the house, Man Cave, cottage and hunt camp.

If Dad fishes solo on occasion, get him a Rapala Single Handed Net ($27.99) or Rapala Single Handed Floating Net ($36.99). These light, short-handled nets make it easy to land a fish one-handed, and feature fish-friendly rubberized mesh and a flat bottom design.

It doesn’t matter whether Dad fishes for walleye, bass, trout, northern pike, musky or another species, if he’s casting or jigging, a lot of bites are going to happen when the bait is falling. These kind of strikes are often detected by seeing the fishing line “jump” or move, a task made much easier with high-vis Neon Lime ProMix Braid ($20.99+), especially during low-light or cloudy conditions.

Stylish, comfortable angling apparel is always a shoo-in as a great gift for any angler, and it’s tough to beat a quality ball cap, like the 13 Fishing Beer Fridge Ball Cap ($29.99) and G Money Trucker Hat ($29.99).

Dad will also be grateful to receive a comfortable, cool and sun-safe Core Long Sleeve ($39.99) Shirt, which provides UPF 30 UV sun protection and excellent moisture-wicking performance.

The 18/8 stainless steel thermal Camp Mug ($29.99) keeps coffee piping hot. And yes, its double wall and copper vacuum insulation is just as efficient at keeping cold drinks chilled for hours. Clear push-on lid helps prevent spills. Gift box included.

The Fish Whisperer Beach Towel ($29.99) is a quintessential angling accessory for Dad when he’s pool side, at the beach or after taking a swim off the dock.

A pile of freshly caught fish are no match for Dad when he’s wielding a sharp Rapala fillet knife. The 6” Fish Pro Fillet Knife ($31.99) and Fish ’N Fillet Knives ($28.99+) are two reliable options from Rapala’s lineup of world-class fillet knifes. He’ll also appreciate a Rapala Fillet Glove ($29.99) to for protecting his hands against slicing injuries during filleting.

Rapala’s R12 Series of fishing accessories are powered with the same Lithium ION 2Ah battery  and are sure to boost Dad’s fishing productivity. The R12 Heavy-Duty Lithium Fillet Knife ($199.99) makes fish cleaning a breeze. Boasting 80 minutes of runtime, a 7-1/2” PTFE coated blade — plus twice the speed and two times the torque of other cordless fillet knives — this electric fillet knife makes a fantastic Father’s Day present.

Many fishing adventures begin and end under the cover of darkness, and whether he’s packing the vehicle before dawn or slipping the boat onto to trailer under the stars, once Dad owns the R12 Lithium Spotlight Lantern ($84.99) he’ll wonder how he got this far without it.

The R12 Lithium Aerator ($84.99) delivers up to 35 hours of runtime on a single charge and is just what he needs to keep minnows lively year-round.

Want to give him a new rod, reel or fishing combo for Father’s Day? You’ll find plenty of options to choose from on rapala.ca, but here are some highlights from 13 Fishing’s newest models.

The high-performance Meta casting and spinning rods ($169.99+) are in demand among serous bass anglers do to the fact these rods are the signature series of legendary, elite bass angler, Gerald Swindle. Crafted to the highest standards, Meta rods deliver the goods.

For Dad’s who like finessing walleye, trout and bass, the Defy Gold spinning rods ($74.99+) deliver amazing sensitivity and performance, and are definitely gift-worthy.

If you’ve got a passionate walleye troller on your shopping list, look no further than the sensitive, technique-specific Defy Gold Telescopic Trolling rods ($99.99).

Buying for a musky angler? Good news, the three new Omen Musky casting rods ($259.99) check all the boxes for anglers wanting a purpose-built rod crafted for today’s most popular muskellunge presentations.

If Dad likes spinning reels, the new Axum ($214.99) and Aeros ($194.99) are two premium, high-performance offerings to consider, while the Source F ($69.99) delivers incredible capability at an amazing value.

On the casting reel front, you can’t go wrong with the Inception SLD2 ($244.99), which features 13 Fishing’s innovative SLIDE casting control system and many other features for flawless, dependable operation. Others options are the Inception G2 ($229.99), a tournament-ready casting reel built in collaboration with Swindle, the Modus SZ2 ($219.99) and Modus C2 ($179.99).

If Dad’s just getting into fishing, or wanting to add another spinning set-up to his collection, the Code X ($134.99), Code NX ($104.99) and Source F1 ($89.99) combos deliver reliable performance and excellent dollar value. For the brightest Dad’s in the league that also want performance. There are both spinning and baitcast options, in the Radioactive series ($214.99 - $229.99) that deliver performance with a bright cosmetic. These have been a fan favourite so far this year!

Hoodies and anglers go together like peas in a pod. When temperatures soar, Dad will relish the moisture-wicking materials and UPF 50+ UV sun protection of the Rapala Performance Hoodie ($69.99). The Rapala Performance Hoodie With Neck Gaiter ($74.99) is another hot-weather winner. Both stylish with top performing materials for summer weather.

For cool-weather comfort, the Rapala Hooded Sweatshirt ($89.99) and Rapala Hooded Performance Sweatshirt ($79.99) are tough to beat.

Don’t let wind, rain and waves get in the way of Dad’s next big catch! Help him stay dry and comfortable by giving him some quality, waterproof rainwear this Father’s Day.

Rapala spent years collaborating with fishing guides and angling pros to perfect its feature-loaded fishing outerwear lineup, which includes the Rapala Rain Jacket ($249.99) and Bibs ($249.99) as well as the Pro Rain Jacket ($329.99) and Bibs ($329.99).

Our Father’s Day Sale starts June 6th! Enjoy one of our largest sales events of the year with our buy-more, save-more promotion(Up to 25% off your entire cart!). Also check out special door crasher deals with savings up to 50% + FREE ‘Dad Cap’ & shipping with orders $99+. Sale ends June 14th @ midnight EST. See promotion page for full details.