My wife asked what I wanted for Christmas the other day and was sure to follow up the question with a "… and don’t say fly-fishing stuff, 'cause I wouldn't know what to get you."

I rattled off a whole list of ideas that had nothing to do with fishing, but truth of the matter is, there’s nothing I’d rather have than more fly-fishing gear.

So for those who aren’t exactly fly-fishing aficionados, I offer a holiday gift buyer’s guide for those who know very little about fly fishing.