Over the past couple of years Clear Lake has been the hottest lake in the country. Where else can you go and 30-pound bags won’t get you paid in a five-fish limit tournament? Now Skeet Reese is giving you a chance to win big on his home pond – and all it takes is a single cast to get it done.

We lost our dog Rooster in late May, but a trip to Panama helped Hanna get over some of the grief via his namesake inshore fish.

Start your morning with sockeye salmon mugs inspired by Bristol Bay — then experience the real thing at Bear Trail Lodge in Alaska. Learn why anglers, couples and families book our hosted trips to the Naknek River.

While making my annual rounds of the Nashville SCI show looking at the taxidermy, I eventually came across a replica that I’d never seen in person: the arapaima, the largest scaled freshwater fish.

Discover the fierce beauty of lingcod tattoos inspired by Alaska’s saltwater adventures. Meet tattoo artists who capture this prehistoric fish—and join us for your own Seward fishing trip.

Discover stunning custom-painted Turtlebox speakers for fishing trips. Perfect blend of music, art, and waterproof sound for anglers and outdoors lovers.

Dreaming of a blazing-red Bristol Bay sockeye replica? We share the best replica artists — and help you get in position to catch your own at Bristol Bay’s Bear Trail Lodge.

Tigerfish are fierce and evasive, which makes capturing one with a rod and reel a true achievement — one worth celebrating with permanent body art.

We’ve already associated Guatemala with rum and outlined the high-end coffee from Panama,  but we’ve yet to explore Panama’s alcohol scene. Panama produces more than a few rums, but here are a few specifically from Chiriqui.

Maryland’s favorite fish is the rockfish — known elsewhere as striped bass. Catch a few, eat a crabcake, drink a Natty Boh and slide over for a fish-themed tattoo.

It’s getting to be prime time mat flipping season in much of the country. If you like to punch creatures behind big tungsten, then you’re probably using a straight shank hook. The best way to tie it on is with a snell knot. It’ll increase your hookup percentage.

Discover stunning Pacific rockfish tattoos inspired by Alaska’s saltwater fishing. See artists, designs, and tips for combining a Bear Trail Lodge trip with a Kenai Peninsula charter.

Bass anglers are picky about everything from jig skirts to how the rods lie on the deck of their boats -- so it's not surprising that they have strong opinions about ice cream, too.

Discover stunning Amazon jaguar tattoo ideas inspired by the jungle’s king. Perfect for adventurers, anglers, and wildlife lovers looking to memorialize their Amazon fishing trips.

Explore bold redtail catfish tattoos inspired by Amazon fishing adventures. See top tattoo artists and their work which will inspire you to join us on a Bolivian jungle trip.

Discover how Manaus’ iconic Teatro Amazonas inspires tattoos among anglers who chase peacock bass in Brazil. Explore the city’s history, top tackle stores, and why it’s a must-stop on every Amazon fishing adventure.

Discover the spirit of Louisiana through crawfish tattoos, spicy boils, and epic fishing trips at Grosse Savanne Lodge. Join us for your next adventure!

I expected plenty of swimbait tatts on the internet because there’s a cultural synergy that makes sense, but I was pleasantly surprised at the number of crankbait tattoos. Many of them pay homage to very particular baits. If David Fritts or anyone else is looking for ideas, here are good places to start.

See stunning peacock bass tattoos inspired by Brazil’s Amazon. Then join us on a hosted Rio Negro fishing trip to chase these vibrant tucunaré yourself.

We’ve fished for spotted bass in Alabama, Texas and Missouri and they’re spreading here in Virginia. We’ll need to plan a trip to Lanier or possibly to California to chase some true giants. If you want to show off your love of this underappreciated bass, consider one of these shirts.