Fluorocarbon Line : Seaguar Tatsu – 1000 yd Spools - Given the number of reels we go through not just each year, but each fishing trip, our number one complaint about fluorocarbon has always been the lack of availability (for quality fluorocarbon) in bulk spools. Thanks to Seaguar, that frustration is no longer. Do you have an angler on your list who prefers fluorocarbon line?

Does that angler respool often and/or have a fleet of reels that needs tending to every so often with new line? Seaguar’s new 1000 yard spools of Tatsu, their highest quality, mainline, fluorocarbon, is the answer.

Braided Line :  Sunline FX2 - If flipping and frogging are your go-to techniques, Sunline’s new FX2 braided line should be on your shortlist of new lines to try for 2013. It’s a newly developed, 8 strand braid from Sunline designed with input from Dean Rojas and Aaron Martens in support of these heavy cover techniques. As such, this specialty line is available only in 50, 60, and 80lb test at Hi's Tackle Box.

Monofilament Line: Sunline Defier - Sunline really won us over with the introduction of their Super Natural nylon monofilament a couple of years ago. In fact, with the quality and affordable price of Super Natural, we’re surprised to see their premium nylon monofilament, Defier, still on store shelves. This happens to be Cal’s favorite nylon monofilament but at nearly three times the cost of Super Natural, even he’s still surprised to see it available. Our recommendation? Act fast, because if Sunline decides to cut back their product offering in this  economy, Defier is a prime candidate for discontinuation. Get it now at Tackle Warehouse.

We are not even close to done yet, stay tuned for Part 2 of the 2012 Holiday Gift Guide as we jump into lures, apparel, accessories and fly.