Reddit mentions of Outdoor Research Seattle Sun Sombrero - Breathable Lightweight UV Protection

(This is just a copy & paste from a post I made in thread like this last year, so prices might have changed a little since then)

Here are some semi-universal things that can make fishing easier or more enjoyable. They are tools I've noticed many people don't have, and I've used each of these things personally at some point in my life - although not necessarily the brand I listed.

Shop around for better prices/brands - I just looked for whatever example I could find first at a major retailer.

~$5 stocking stuffers:

• Hook Covers - $4. Keeps hooks and lures not only safe, but also untangled.
  
  
• Fast Snaps - $3. Makes switching between lures fast because you don't have to tie any new knots.
  
  
• Hook Holders - $4.50. Not all rods come with a little built in hook holder, so these can be amazingly helpful.
  
  
• Hook Sharpener - $5. Hooks will dull every time they bump something, and many people overlook the importance of keeping their hooks sharp.
  
  
• Mini Tippet Rings - $5. Use only for fly fishing, won't weigh down dry flies and will save their leader. (After starting to use these I can't imagine ever going back to not using them, but hardly anyone I've fished with knows about them.)
  
  <$25 ideas:
  
  
• ZeRust Capsule - $11. Anti-rust protection, just stick it somewhere inside a tackle box and it'll help prevent rust.
  
  
• Line Spooler - $20. Spooling new line on a reel isn't done all that often, but it is nice to have something for when doing it.
  
  
• Lure Retriever - $17. Won't work 100% of the time, and is most useful from boats or docks on freshwater. But when lures are $5+ a piece this can make all the difference in just having an unsuccessful day instead of an awful one.
  
  
• UV Buff - $25. Sun protection.
  
  
• Leader Box - $10. This smaller one is recommended for most things, but there is also a Large Version. Will be most useful for people fishing the banks of rivers who are out there with a vest and waders. This video explains how they work.
  
  
• Cut Plug Miter Box - $15. Get the perfect cut plug on herring bait every time.
  
  
• MonoMaster - $15. It's a simple tool for collecting scrap fishing line and leader so you don't have to cram it into your vest.
  
  
  ~$50 ideas:
  
  
• Seattle Sombrero - $45. Rain protection.
  
  
• Boot Dryers w/ Wader Extensions - $50. If you know they fish in boots/waders regularly.
  
  Other:
  
  
• A Gift Card to a local fishing/outdoors store.
  
  I know, not very personal. But fishing gear can be very specific all the way down to the smallest details, so if you aren't intimately familiar with their fishing habits and style it can be hard to get something they'll use.
  
  If you don't like the idea of a gift card you can probably make a donation in their name to some aspect of your state's Fish and Game department. For example, in Washington you can donate to Youth Outdoors Initiative: Help Youth Experience the Outdoors. I suggest not donating to private fishing/conservation groups, as many of them are controversial for a number of reasons.

I have one of these and I swear it acts like a mini umbrella, keeping my shoulders/neck dry. http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Seattle-Sombrero-Hat/dp/B003P8QOV8