I’ve previously blogged about the connection between Brooklyn, the Notorious BIG, and fishing, apparently the obviousness of it all extends all the way to New Zealand. OTL Lures came up with the “Big Popper” t-shirt and as the website says, if you don’t know…now you now.

I’ll admit, when we hook a jack crevalle in Panama there’s a tinge of disappointment. That’s unfair because they’re aggressive biters and dogged fighters. So if you are a late-to-the-party fan of this underrated fighter, you can show your love with a shirt.

Sometimes in addition to being wise financial instruments the best investments help you to fish more — and more effectively.

If redfish are your obsession, remember to put your money where your mind is -- with a wallet or money clip celebrating this hard-fighting sportfish.

I’m sure that on fishing trips to Mexico someone has referred to me as a “pinche gringo” – probably more than once. If that’s how you self-identify, now there’s an entire brand dedicated to the category. Wear one of their products with pride.

The city of Mazatlan provides incredible access to Lake El Salto and Lake Picachos -- and it's remarkably affordable. Would it be a solid choice for retirement? What are the pros and cons?

It’s probably the first or second question we get when we tell people about our fishing trips to the Amazon region: “What about that little fish that crawls up your pee hole and gets stuck?” Spoiler alert: Not true.

I’ve enjoyed catching deep fish from halibut to snapper, but there’s something special about a violent strike from ankle-deep water. We’ve chronicled gear dedicated to “River Rats,” but if you’re looking for another way to represent the skinny water lifestyle, consider one of these hats.

Do you know what a “square grouper” is? It’s not a fish on our bucket list. It’s the slang term for bales of marijuana, typically found off the Florida coast – either unintentionally discarded by smugglers or disposed of to avoid being caught.

My recent interview with Kade Gewanter reminded me of a fish called burbot.” I’ve never caught one, but I spent parts several summers around Walker, Minnesota, home to the famous “Eelpout Festival.” Our friends to the north talked glowingly of this hideous fish, but I always chalked that up to copious amounts of alcohol consumed.

One of my goals for 2025 is to get Hanna her first marlin, and with trips to Panama and Baja on the schedule the odds are pretty damn good. Depending on where it happens, and which species she captures first, we'll celebrate with one of these 13 marlin-themed cervezas.

Elliott Stark is our offshore muse, the person I go to when I need no-bullshit advice or answers on anything in the salt. I’m overwhelmed by jealousy because he’s written the book that I have neither the time nor the resources nor the contacts nor the talent to write.

Panama’s Geisha Coffee is considered among the best in the world — would be reason enough to go to Chiriqui on its own. Add a finca tour to a fishing trip for more fun.

Before you consider any other type of fishing “too confusing” or “dumb,” find the first point of accessibility and check it out. Consider the pellet fly.

Now that I’m becoming increasingly convinced that there’s no such thing as a “trash fish,” my hackles get up a little bit every time I hear the term. Some still use it derisively, while others wear it as a badge of honor (the anglers who chase them, not the fish themselves, who likely don’t understand English).

We all want clear, quality photos of our trophy catches and memorable trips, but not all of us want to learn to be skilled photographers. Here are some ways to make sure you get the "framer" shots.

We’re excited to head to Canadian provinces we’ve yet to visit. Those include Alberta. In order to feel local we’ll want to throw spoons like the Len Thompson Five of Diamonds. As long as we’re going native, we might as well enjoy a Blindman Brewing Five of Diamonds Pilsner.

Native Angler Apparel has a performance hoodie that matches a gator skin — perfect camo for fishing in the swamp or just causing a stir at the country club.

My friend Chad Hallett wandered into a tackle store in upstate New York and just about got poked in the eye by the hat pictured above which represents multiple things that make this world great.

We’re coming up on Fat Bear Week, when you can vote for the bears at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, trying to select the epitome of pre-hibernation gluttony. The contest has become a worldwide phenomenon in recent years, with iconic winners like Otis and last year’s motherly champ 128 Grazer.