Scale & Fin

Fly Fishing Gifts

Fly anglers notice detail, down to the spots on a trout. The gifts below are the ones that survive that scrutiny: game fish plates, and a print of their own best fish.

Fly fishing prints: the game fish plates

Our trout and salmon prints cover a brown trout, a grayling and an Atlantic salmon. The brown trout carries red spots with pale borders, as the Wildlife Trusts describe, so a fly angler will find them where they expect them.

Choosing the fish

River anglers who fish for wild browns will want the brown trout. The grayling suits someone who fishes cold, clean rivers into the winter. The salmon suits the angler who talks about the kype and the November run. If you are not sure, a brown trout is the safe pick, since a sea trout is the same species.

Their own fish

The best fly fishing gift is often the fish they released last season. Ask them for the photo and upload it. You can print it plainly, or compare a style in the free preview on the style page. The catch photo guide explains why a fish held low and wet makes a better picture.

Fly fishing gifts by budget

Under £20

A mug with a trout on it is an easy one.

£20 to £50

£50 and over

A framed brown trout above the fly tying desk is the one that stays.

Before you buy tackle

Rods, reels and lines are personal, so leave them unless you have a list. A rod licence is different, since the angler needs one anyway; see the fishing licence guide. For more ideas see all fishing gifts.

Questions, answered

What is a good gift for a fly fisherman?
A print of a brown trout or grayling, or a print of their own best fish. Tackle is personal and easy to get wrong.
Can I print a fly fishing catch photo?
Yes. Upload the photo and we show the sizes it supports. Nothing prints until you approve it.