The Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping for someone who talks about redfish at dinner? You don't need to know a crab fly from a cat toy. This guide does the sorting for you, by price.

Capt. Dylan Tuchon, Guided by Tides

Dec 3Order flies. They're tied to order, so they need a head start.

Dec 15Order hats, apparel, fly boxes, and gear.

Dec 24Gift cards. They're digital, so nothing has to ship.

Nov 27–30 only

Buy the hat, get a fly.

Buy a Guided by Tides Trucker Hat and a Bandit Crab goes in the box. No code. That's the whole deal.

$10 and under

Stocking stuffers

Stickers

For coolers, fly boxes, truck windows, and anything else that holds still.

Mangrove Crab · Guided by Tides · Gurg

Guided by Tides peel-and-stick foam fly pad

Peel-and-Stick Fly Pads

Foam pad that mounts to a fly box, cooler, or boat console, so their go-to flies stay within reach.

Mangrove Crab · Guided by Tides. Tan or gray.

A Few Good Flies

$9–10

Tied by Capt. Dylan. If you pick just one, the Bandit Crab is a shrimp and crab crossover for redfish and snook. Flies are limited, so order by Dec 3.

Bandit Crab $10 · Mule Crab $10 · Marsh Minnow $9

For the One Who Ties Their Own

Tying materials for the person whose desk is already covered in feathers.

Arctic Fox Tail · Shrimp & Crab Eyes

Under $35

The safe bets

The easy gift

Guided by Tides Trucker Hat

$30

Olive front, breathable mesh back, curved bill, and our skiff and mangrove patch. It goes from the boat ramp to the back porch, and you don't need to know their size.

One size

Stack of Salt 8wt fly boxes with the top box open showing four flies

Salt 8wt Box

$28

Compact hard-shell fly box with a waterproof gasket seal. Holds up to 56 flies and fits in a backpack or truck console.

Just restocked, in small numbers

Under $60

The ones they'll actually wear

Top seller

Tidebound Tech Hoodie

$54

Lightweight UPF 50+ hoodie with moisture-wicking stretch fabric and a hood for the neck, ears, and head. Built for fishing and boating, and fine for everywhere else.

Sizes M, L, XL, and 2XL

Salt 10wt Box

$39

Big hard-shell box for skiff days and destination trips. Holds 200+ flies, with a waterproof gasket seal and dual snap latches.

Back of the charcoal Mangrove Crab tee with crab graphic

Mangrove Crab Tee, Charcoal

$38

Lightweight, breathable tee with a clean front and a bold crab graphic on the back. Limited run, so once it's gone, it's gone.

Sizes S, M, and L

Back of the Silk Mangrove Crab tee with crab graphic

Mangrove Crab Tee, Silk

$38

Same tee and same back graphic in the Silk color. Very limited at this point.

Size S only

Any budget

When you have no idea

Last-minute saver

Southern Style Gift Card

$10+

Delivered digitally with a code they enter at checkout, good across the store. Nothing to ship and nothing to size, so it still works on Christmas Eve.

$10 · $25 · $50 · $100

Not sure about size?

Trucker Hat	One size, so there's nothing to guess.
Tidebound Tech Hoodie	Check the size chart on the hoodie page. Comparing it to a shirt they already wear is the easy way to do it.
Mangrove Crab Tee	Athletic cut that doesn't hang or bunch.
Still guessing?	Get the hat or a gift card.

Still not sure?

They fish every chance they get	Tidebound Tech Hoodie or Salt 10wt Box
They live on the coast and fish sometimes	Trucker Hat or Mangrove Crab Tee
They tie their own flies	Arctic Fox Tail and Shrimp & Crab Eyes
You need something small	A sticker or a fly pad

Easy combos

Suggestions, not bundles. Add each item to your cart.

Hat + Hoodie, $84	Ships free. Covers them on the water and off it.
Tee + Hat + Fly Pad, $77	Ships free. A full set for the coastal regular.
8wt Box + Fly Pad + Sticker, $40	A starter kit, minus the flies they'll have opinions about.

Questions?

Tell me who you're shopping for and what they fish for. I'm happy to help, and I'll tell you if they don't need another thing. Email southernstyleflies@gmail.com.

Free shipping on orders over $75. Sizes and flies can sell out. Order-by dates are for the lower 48 and are based on USPS's recommended Christmas ship-by dates, which are not guaranteed. If you're shipping elsewhere, please order earlier.