For most American anglers peacock bass are a logical stepping-off point into the Amazon. They’re certainly a worthy adversary, but the WWF estimates that there are 3,000+ species of fish in the Amazon region, so if peacocks are the only thing you catch you are not even scratching the surface of the region’s potential. As demonstrated by the “Fishes of Amazonia” poster by Ray Troll, there are all sorts of exotic creatures to catch.

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.