I’ve fished for peacock bass three times in Brazil and once in Florida and have probably spent far more time reading about them and talking about them than I have in the jungle. They were our first exotic species in an exotic location and really jumpstarted our love of fishing travel. Check out what we’ve published about this amazing group of cichlids.

You may not want to head to a foreign country any time in the near future, but if you’re jonesing for a trip to the Amazon like we are, there are other ways to think of exceptional South American fishing. Depending on where you live, and your level of risk-tolerance, the next best thing might be a tattoo. Here are some we like.