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Searching for ideas for the outdoorsy folks on your Christmas list? Salt Lake Tribune staffers who contribute to the Hiking Utah and Fishing Utah blogs have come up with some possibilities. The entire list is running in the Recreation section in Sports Thursday. Nomad Native fishing net from Fishpond Nets are sometimes viewed as an accessory rather than a necessity by some anglers. The last thing any fisher wants is to be without a net when that hoped for, but often unexpected, trophy fish decides to rock your world. The Native is made of carbon and fiberglass making is lightweight and it floats. The netting is rubber, reducing stress on the fish. The rubberized grip comes in handy in slippery situations. $125.95
— Brett Prettyman