Plano EDGE 3700 Premium Tackle Utility Box, Gray and Yellow, Stackable Organizers, Waterproof, Rust-Resistant Bait and Tackle Storage

Why it's worth it

A waterproof 3700-size utility box with an O-ring seal, rust-inhibiting base and adjustable vented dividers. It's the rare gift you can buy without knowing anything about how someone fishes, because every angler needs one and most need several.

You can hand this to a fly angler, a bass angler or a surf fisherman and it works. That's unusual. The 3700 footprint is the standard size that fits nearly every tackle bag and boat locker on the market, so it slots into whatever system they already own instead of fighting it.

The seal is the whole point. Plano's Dri-Loc O-ring keeps water out when the box is latched, and the Rustrictor base is infused to fight corrosion from the inside. Anyone who's opened a box to find a tray of orange hooks understands why anglers on fishing forums cite this feature as the deciding factor. Rusty hooks don't just look bad — they dull, and they stain soft plastics.

From our review of 8 gifts for fishermen and anglers

What we like

• +You can hand this to a fly angler, a bass angler or a surf fisherman and it works
• +The seal is the whole point
• +The dividers come pre-cut and vented, with a label system, so your recipient can build the layout they want rather than living…
• +As a gift object it behaves well

What to know

• –The latch takes some getting used to
• –It's a box. There's no wow moment when they open it, so if you need the gift to land emotionally, pair it with something they'll…