Every year, customers come to the shop asking for gift ideas for their favorite angler. Aside from the beginning anglers, the common theme is that this person has everything. While I have enough fishing equipment to outfit a small army, I'd still be elated to find a few items under the tree.

Books: Books are something I've always been very grateful to receive. Here is list of my top recommendations:

Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass: A beautifully photographed and organized text dedicated to the habits and behaviors of large Striped Bass.

Life amongst the Modocs: An unreal tale western gold, genocide and rebellion. Taking place on the Klamath, Upper Sac, and ending on the Pit River, this book was a favorite of the late Craig Ballanger. 

The Believer: A follow-on to David Coggins' revered optimist.

Corbina Diaries: Signed by the talented angler and artist Al Q, Corbina Diaries is a tribute to a famed SoCal native. 

River Songs: By the former editor of the fly fish journal Steve Duda river songs is meant to read aloud and admired. 

California Fly Fisher: Recently revamped as a magazine, the latest copy of California Fly Fisher will be sure to please any western angler.