Plaques and Other Wall Decor

• Fishermen love to decorate the wall of their favorite room in the house. In addition to the traditional "gone fishing" sign, you might want to make a hand-carved wooden fish to hang on the wall. You can also make plaques with creative fishing sayings such as "I had it but it got away." A wood burning pen is a useful tool for burning the word into your plaque. If you aren't handy enough to carve, you can probably find blank plaques at hobby and craft shops or even a suitable piece of wood from a lumber yard. Fishing themed clocks are also good craft ideas. Purchase a small clock to embed in one of your plaques for a gift your favorite fisherman will enjoy.
  
  

Tackle and Hand Tying Box

• A handmade wooden tackle box customized with the name of the person you're giving the tackle box to is a gift anyone who loves fishing might appreciate. You can also make a homemade hand tying box. Plans can be found online. These fishing boxes can be made from pine, maple or even lightweight basswood. You can use a wood stain to help waterproof them, but leave them unpainted for a natural effect.
  
  

Fishing Pole, Reels, and Fishing Rod Rack

• Hand-made fishing poles are not difficult to make and can be great gifts for beginning fishermen. Another ideal wooden craft for a fisherman is a polished wooden reel that is both decorative and functional. You can use a wood lathe, and a piece of maple, mahogany or cherrywood to make the reel, then stain and paint it for the desired effect. A rack for holding fishing rods is also a useful fishing craft that can be made with little effort. Complete plans can be found online.