How to Choose Christmas Presents for a Carp Angler?

This entry was posted on 9th November, 2022 by Anna Cooper

If you are a gift-giver that does not fish yourself, it can be really tough to know what your loved one may want for their hobby.

Not sure which type of angler you are buying for? We have the answers…

If you know a carp angler, it is likely that they are collecting their tackle in green, camouflage print or khaki as they love to keep hidden on the bankside.

Also, carp anglers take longer fishing sessions, with a barrow filled with their carp fishing set-ups or take a tent-like shelter called a bivvy or a fishing brolly system with them!

If they ever share fishing photo’s with you, you can check if they are holding a carp and therefore a carp angler by cross-checking with the carp images in our Species Guide.

Types of Carp in the UK:

What's Your Budget?

Once you have established that you are indeed shopping for a carp angler, the next step is to decide how much you want to spend. Some luxury fishing gifts can really break the bank, costing hundreds of pounds! If you are in need of some affordable, cheap fishing gifts for a carp angler, then keep reading…

3 Fishing Gifts For Carp Fisherman That Cost Under £50

A pair of fishing socks.

Socks to some may be an undesirable gift but if you grab a pair of good, insulated, water-tight socks for an angler, we can assure you that they will be very grateful! Keeping your feet warm and dry, especially when fishing for carp in the winter is tough so this item of carp clothing is great! Fishing socks are an easy win!

Shop all Fishing Socks at Angling Direct.

Fishing Night Light

Even if your carp angler does not stay overnight, in winter the nights draw in fast and lighting is a must to help navigate around the bankside. Whether it's a little bivvy light or a headtorch, you can a decent one up for under £50.

Shop all Fishing Lights at Angling Direct.

Carp Fishing Bait

Carp anglers will always need a variety of baits as carp can be super fussy! The fish you find at one venue make take you to something else at a different lake or fishing spot. Therefore, do not worry if you buy your angler fishing bait he or she doesn't normally use.

A bag of sweet-flavoured boiles or some carp pellets will always be welcome in a carp angler’s carryall!

TOP SHOPPING TIP: If you select ‘best sellers’ under our Carp Baits & Additives the most purchased items will appear to help you narrow down what to buy.

**What Makes a Great Gift for a Fisherman?**

There are plenty of presents for the fisherman on our online fishing tackle store that would please a carp angler but if you are looking for the best fishing presents, or are shopping for an angler with an expensive taste you could consider from of the following luxury carp fishing gifts…

CarpSight Margin Cam + Realtime Underwater Fishing Camera Kit

This gift is over £1000 and is something that we suggest using our finance options to purchase, read more. If you are wondering why a carp angler may need this underwater camera kit, it is so they can get an edge on their competition and with the super low light camera, they can use it from dusk til’ dawn!

Future Carping Intrepid Fishing Bait Boat

The Intrepid Bait Boat offers carp anglers next-level bait distribution. In addition to a strong ABS plastic shell, this carp bait boat's wiring and internals are all made from quality materials. The Intrepid Bait Boat can hold up to 1.5kg of their best carp bait. It's greater than other boats in its price point, to then send out to your favourite fishing spots all with a remote control!

The Angling Direct Gift Card

Although you can give any amount between £10 to £1000 on our carp fishing gift vouchers, they are the perfect option if you want to give a decent amount of money towards your loved ones' favourite hobby!

A fishing gift card can be the perfect gift for a carp angler. You can read more reasons why gift cards are great in our article.

Carp Fishing Advent Calendar

Shopping around the festive season? Why not start your carp angler’s Christmas off with a BANG with the amazing 25-door advent from Angling Direct. Filled with fishing gifts for Christmas and one very special gift before door 25, this advent is sure to make any carp angler smile!

Trakker HexaThermic Fishing Bodywarmer

A must-have piece of fishing clothing for any carp angler who fishes in the UK's cold conditions! This Trakker Bodywarmer meets the criteria for carp fishing gifts for the UK.

Featuring an adjustable hood and hem for a perfect fit, this super-warm, insulated body warmer provides extended back coverage to block out cold winds. There are two zipped hand pockets to store essential carp fishing gear and an ultra-smooth lining with a stylish tonal design.

Highly-Rated Fishing Gear from our Carp Fishing Expert

To help gather the fishing tackle items a carp angler would want in 2022, we asked our very own Carp Fishing Expert; Phil Spinks.

Phil gladly named 5 carp gifts on his Christmas Wishlist that we share with you in case you are stuck on what to get your carp mad loved one!

We are sure that if Phil wants it, your carp angler is likely to be eyeing up these carp fishing Christmas gifts too!

5 Products Every Carp Angler Wants:

1. Deeper Chirp +2 - OVER £300

A gift perfect for the fishing mad, tech lover, the Deeper Chirp+ 2 allows anglers to locate and track the carp at their chosen venue. This gift offers a crisp clear camera and extreme accuracy when paired with the Fish Deeper™ app. With the Deeper Chirp+ 2, your carp angler can plan, log and analyse fishing trips, and create their own bathymetric maps.

2. Fortis SJ9 DPM Snugpak - OVER £100

Made in the UK, this fishing jacket is designed to meet the active carp angler’s every need, from cold-weather comfort to practical pockets, and it lives up to the promise of its design in truly effortless style. What sets this fishing jacket aside from normal winter coats is its ability to allow movements such as casting carp fishing rods!

3. Korda Tackle Box Bundle - OVER £50

The Korda Tackle Box Bundle has all the components a carp angler needs to have a tidy presentation of their terminal tackle and carp fishing rigs. The Korda Tackle Box itself is a complete tackle storage system, designed to allow you to have the most amount of kit possible for a minimal footprint.

4. Reuben Heaton Standard England Limited Edition Scales - OVER £50

A perfect gift for a carp angler wanting to catch big carp in 2023, these fishing scales are designed to meet all of the basic requirements and are the perfect tool for weighing precious carp. With an accuracy of over one part in 250, it will not let you down when precision matters most!

5. RidgeMonkey Vault C-Smart Wireless Power Pack 26950mAh - OVER £100

This incredible charging device has two 2A USB-C ports and output for 12V DC. It is compatible with most smartphones, tablets computers cameras among other portable electronic devices! RidgeMonkey's new C-Smart Wireless Power Pack provides individuals with enough power to stay charged for a week away, and now features a 10W Qi-compatible wireless charging pad as well!

No matter what your budget might be, there are plenty of great gift options for the carp angler in your life. So whether you're looking for some carp fishing stocking fillers or something big and luxurious, we hope this blog post has given you some carp fishing gift ideas.

Happy Shopping!