If you have a dad who is seriously into fishing, then you’re going to want to take a long look at this fishing rod. This fishing rod has a downlocking fore grip for better comfort and more secure grip. The ceramic rings and tips make for a stronger and lighter rod. And each rod is custom weighted depending on which reel you get.

Have you ever noticed that when you go to the airport that so many bags and suitcases look the same? Even if you write your name on the ID tag, you have to sift through 4-5 similarly looking suitcases before finding yours. The solution is to buy a suitcase that is a different color. This yellow 2-piece luggage set will always be noticeable.

If Dad is a history buff like mine, then anything with historic value interests him. This is a copy of the newspaper circulated when JFK was assassinated in 1963. The guys offering it are from the American Pickers show on the History Channel.

Dad loves to read, and one of his favorite activities is to read during a long trip. What makes this reader great is that now he can read more than one book with this e-reader. Amazon’s kindle has about a 10″ screen for easy reading and can store up to 3,500 books. That should keep Dad occupied while he rides cross country.

For the chef in the family, this handheld blender makes mixing an easier kitchen task to accomplish. With 9 different speed settings, you can mash potatoes, make smoothies and other simple dishes. The stainless steel blade will keep its edge for quite a while.

If your Dad is an amateur musician, then this is going to be right up his alley. This is a little more expensive than traditional gifts and is only done periodically during the year, but Rock ‘n Roll music camps allows Dad to jam with famous musicians from the past.

For the hot sauce enthusiast comes this extreme dry rub. Rather than be a liquid that goes on after the food is prepared, this dry rub can be used before you cook, during, or after the food is ready. The reviews attest to the heat produced by this. Warning: this really is for those looking for a very hot, spicy flavor.

This printer is for the dad who has a home office and/or home based business. This printer from HP allows one to print, scan, copy and fax all from one machine. There is a document feeder that allows dad to do 20 pages at a time. And with the move toward eco-friendly devices, this printer is Green compliant.

Texans aren’t the only ones who can have lavish belt buckles. If you know a dad with a child in the Air Force or some other branch of the military, give this to them for Father’s Day next year. Let him show his pride in his son or daughter with a sharply designed belt buckle with the appropriate branch.

My dad and I are both fans of reading and of the stories of Sherlock Holmes. So, when this movie came out, I was intrigued to see how they would re-interpret the character. I was surprised by how much fun I had watching it. Yes, they take some liberties with the character, but overall, this is a fun movie to watch whether you like Sherlock Holmes as a literary character or not.