If Baja is on your must-visit list, check out these shirts from Pura Baja Clothing Company — not just El Gallo, but the full range of finned critters.

We like collecting knowledge about different quality fishing knots and then seeing which ones hold up best on the water. Which is your favorite?

Sometimes giving up control of certain aspects of fishing allows you to focus more intently on other parts of the process — and that provides a long-term benefit.

I spend lots of time daydreaming about fish from around the globe. So long as my time is constrained by certain obligations it’s just not feasible yet to try for many of the most remote options. That’s why I was thrilled to see that one of the coolest species I’ve discovered lately lives close – the tilefish.  

Do you believe that bananas are bad luck on a fishing trip? These two shirts laugh at your silly superstitions.

I’ve seen a wide variety of sharks in my travels, but whale sharks have evaded them – despite the fact that I’ve fished and swam in some of their habitats. Until we have opportunities in Panama or Cabo, here are some ways to celebrate the gentle giants.

There are plenty of largemouth bass themed t-shirts out there, and more than a handful of smallmouth shirts. If you truly want to go “whole hawg,” though, Hank’s Fish Art has a one-stop shop for the entirety of the group.

When we visit Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala, the sailfish are our primary target, but the most important catch of the day may be a morning mahi mahi (AKA “dolphin” or “dorado). If you can’t remember how to clean one, this shirt may be for you.

Flasks would generally seem to be the bailiwick of golfers and Scottish salmon anglers, but if tuna or billfish drive you to drink, and you need to keep your alcohol at arm’s length, consider one of the following flasks.

Today marks the 20th anniversary of a very critical date in my development as an outdoor writer. July 30, 2004, was the first day of that year’s Bassmaster Classic on Lake Wylie, and I was the media observer for Aaron Martens.

Melting yet? While I love the outdoors, I still believe that air conditioning may be the greatest invention in the history of mankind. We’ve traveled and fished quite a bit this summer, but we’ve also stayed on top of the news. The following is a select group of fishing and travel links that you might find helpful or amusing.

There’s a brand from Germany that melds fishing culture with a bit of porn-flavored humor. Check out their reels, baits, gear and clothing.

In addition to lures made to stand up to the meanest fish that swim, Duo Realis International makes clothing to match — jungle tested and truly Beast Mode inspired.

I love the concept of a “shitslam” – catching multiple fish that aren’t the intended species – whether at home are on the most exotic trip you can imagine. Yes, I’ve caught the entire Amazon (Rio Negro) trio pictured on this shirt.

Bluefin Trevally (known as “Omilu” in Hawaii) are one of the hidden inshore treasures we’ve caught. They’re more beautiful than their GT brethren, and various apparel makers have noticed.

If you’re an angler who likes more cushion for the pushin’, check out this t-shirt (and matching hat or hoodie) from Bass Union Fishing. Remember, thicc bass make the world a better place.

The unique striping and dorsal “comb” on the roosterfish make it a prime candidate for distinctive tattoos. Here are a dozen that we found on Instagram that may inspire you to get some new ink.

If you’re a civilian, you probably know Leroy Brown as the subject of the 1973 Jim Croce song, but if you’re an angler you likely support the idea that Leroy was not from Chicago, but rather from Eufaula, Alabama. You may still agree that he was badder than old King Kong and meaner than a junkyard dog.

Just because a fish isn’t conventionally desirable, doesn’t taste good, or is just PLAIN UGLY, doesn’t mean it’s not fun to catch. We love plenty of “undesirable” fish.

There are occasions when the “country club look” just makes sense, so I’ve gradually embraced polo shirts, but there were some that I disliked. Nevertheless, I hung in there and kept trying more options. Here are four that I really like and heartily recommend.