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Given that his home is on the North Pole, Santa may know a lot about catching arctic char or grayling (or bone fish off of Christmas Island in the South Pacific where he vacations in the off-season), but when it comes to bass, walleyes, musky or crappies, the white-whiskered fella probably doesn’t have the faintest clue.

So, as a service to those of you who want to save Santa endless hours of searching for the perfect gift, here’s a list of recommended items, grouped by price range.

Gifts under $10

• Lures — Suggested retail price: $3-$5.

• Fishing line — Rod, reel, line, fishing lure ... those are the basic components to catching fish. Unfortunately, the biggest mistake most anglers make year in and year out is not changing their • fishing line. Frail, old line marred by nicks and abrasions often separates the anglers from the guys who never bring home any fish.

Suggested retail price: About $5-$10.

Gifts between $10-$25

• Magazine subscription — For fishing die-hards, nothing’s better for keeping up-todate than a fishing magazine. A subscription to their favorite magazine is affordable and is a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.

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