Who Doesn’t Like a Piece of Tail?

Part of the tuna’s distinctive anatomy – and one of the reasons they’re so damn strong – is their tails. Whether it’s the yellowfin with the distinctive sickle or the less gaudy bluefin, they derive a lot of their power from the caboose section. Accordingly, anglers have long immortalized the tails as signals of their victories. There are tail mounts, tail art, and plenty of clothing that depicts this distinctive section of the fish.

I’m not a jewelry guy, but I like this tail pendant from Maggie Lee Designs. Masculine enough that I’d consider wearing it as a sign of my newfound addiction.

This one from Cyle Thomas is a little more refined, but I could see getting something like this for Hanna for Valentine’s Day or a birthday (that’s a sign you have the perfect wife – when she covets fish apparel and jewelry).

There are of course hats that depict the tuna tail. Our friends at AFTCO have this straw one with a sushi motif for max sun protection.

Sodium Gear of Florida implements it into a classy mesh-backed hat in multiple colors.

Accurate Reels, a company that’s conquered more than their fair share of tail, waves the flag loudly.

Knotty Crew steals my title’s thunder with their “Chasing Tail” t-shirt.

I’ve already described some Rasta-themed fishing gear. Now worlds collide with this tuna tail from Deep.

Blacktail Fishing offers this more anatomically-correct version.

Someday we’ll get up to New England for a Melvillean tuna adventure, but until then this On the Water Cape Cod t-shirt is as close as we can come.

We might add to our Salt Life collection with this piece of tail.

And Scales Gear has a highly decorative, Bahamas-themed version in a performance shirt.

Finally, What the Fin expresses a need to go “Wherever the Waters Reach” and as long as that includes tuna we’re down for the experience.

Just remember, you’re never too young or too old for a little bit of tail, as long as you chase it responsibly.