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jenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, December 20, 2023- Page 11 e Ogeechee Gift ideas for that special angler in your family Do you have someone you need to buy a Christmas gift for, and all they love is fishing on the Ogeechee or anywhere big fish are caught? Please know that not all fishing gifts are created equal. Now, singing bass or fish themed aprons are cute, but, they are not going to get you on the water more than you are usually are, nor will it improve anyones angling game. Those that love fishing need to be showered with gear that will have them enjoying the sport even more than they already do. I thought for Christmas, I would put together a list of gifts ideas for those fishing fanatics in your family. This list is made up of everything from fishing lures, gadgets and fishing clothing that will keep you comfortable during the season. Now, I cannot guarantee that buying these things will increase the size of your families catch, but I can say there is a pretty good chance they will help. These gifts will definitely be appreciated and well used by all fishing enthusiasts. These unique gift ideas make fishing more pleasant and easier to catch the very best in fish. Whether you are keeping your catch or just need to chill down your lunch and cool some beers, a cooler is a must. The Igloo IMX 70 quart cooler is great, sizable and portable. Better, it is extremely insulated and helps ice last for over seven days. Fishing can often involve quick slide on shoes. I would say something that you wear between boots and sneakers. The best ones I have found to use are New Balance 200 Sliders. These are so comfy that you may even want to wear them on shore and in the water. Now, a very important item to carry on any fishing excursion is a water bottle. The Yeti Rambler, 26 ounce Water Bottle is a must for any fisherman. It will keep your water to a cool temperature for over 36 hours. Now, one of my favorite new gadgets is the Orvis Flow Zinger. This item is perfect for holding your clippers, forcepts, fish holding tongs and etc. It is actually like a retractable leash for your dog, except it clips to your pants or your fishing box and keeps these items close at hand. I have found that I really need more than one. They are very handy. And, for my last suggested item. I personally suggest the L.L. Bean Mountain Classic Puffer Vest for any advid angler. This classic vest cost around $80, but it very nicely made and offers a quick warm up for the morning or evening on the water. Not to mention, it doesn't inhibit all your arm movements that go along with fishing. It is water resistant and the pockets are large enough for those cold river/lake hands. I hope you found something on this list for the fisherman in your family. I know, I sure did. I wish you a very Happy Fishing Holiday and Happy Gifting! Uncle Roger 936 E Winthrope Ave. Millen. GA 30442 Grab a good read over the holidays By Sharon Blank, Special Contributor for The Times The library will be closed from Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26 to allow our staff to enjoy the holiday with their families. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 27 at our usual hours. We do have a quick reminder for any of you who can’t make it to the library to stock up on reading material and movies, though - you’re not out of luck for free entertainment courtesy of your library! Libby has lots of ebooks and audiobooks (great for listening to if you’ll be taking a long holiday drive) and you can download it onto a phone, tablet, or computer with nothing but the Libby app and your library card! If you’re more in the mood for movies, download the Kanopy app, and you can watch movies, documentaries and more with your library card and an internet connection. It even works on smart TVs! We will be closed on Monday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. Want to know what else is going on at the library? Head over to www. facebook.com/jenkinscountymemoriallibrary and “Like” us to get the latest news about the library, early looks at the latest additions to our collection, and more! New at the library ALEX CROSS MUST DIE by James Patterson. It all started for Alex Cross when he got a call from DC Metro Police, calling him out to Reagan International Airport and letting him know that a plane had just exploded on the runway. But this explosion wasn’t some kind of mechanical fault - it was because the plane had been shot down by a stolen Vietnam War era machine gun. There’s not a lot of people who can fire such a weapon, but they are racing against time to find the shooter and bring them to justice before another plane goes down in flames... or before the killer finds his new target. Detective Alex Cross. 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